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DS63 HGA

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,116 mi
Last recorded111,116 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 HGA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 111,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 106,949 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 98,392 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 89,289 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 78,658 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 70,267 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 70,264 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 64,584 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 57,284 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 45,360 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 32,071 miles

rear brake disc's corroded

tyre worn

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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DS63 HGA is a 2013 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS63 HGA, 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.

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What year was DS63 HGA registered?

DS63 HGA is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 13 December 2013.

Is DS63 HGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS63 HGA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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