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DU10 ABU

2013 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

164,933 mi
Last recorded164,933 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU10 ABU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 164,933 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 157,403 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2023 150,041 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 144,786 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 139,983 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 121,750 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 109,634 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 93,131 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 78,678 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 59,888 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 59,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

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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DU10 ABU is a 2013 BMW 520 in Blue 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 DU10 ABU, 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 DU10 ABU registered?

DU10 ABU is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is DU10 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU10 ABU 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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