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DP13 FZM

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,142 mi
Last recorded106,142 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP13 FZM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 106,142 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 103,251 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 98,449 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 93,598 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Lower edge of windscreen, small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 88,829 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 88,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 82,434 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in A zone. (3.2 (a) (i))

wipers now smearing.

Pass 27 Jul 2020 76,764 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wipers now smearing.

Pass 11 Jul 2019 69,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wipers now smearing.

Pass 20 Jul 2018 59,079 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 47,723 miles

Smoke test too clean to read

Fail 20 Jul 2017 47,722 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Outer edges of front tyres worn

Smoke test too clean to read

Pass 29 Jul 2016 35,507 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

Fail 27 Jul 2016 35,507 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

smoke test too clean to read.

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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DP13 FZM is a 2013 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 83,406 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DP13 FZM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DP13 FZM registered?

DP13 FZM is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is DP13 FZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP13 FZM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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