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DU63 WDG

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

175,758 mi
Last recorded175,758 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU63 WDG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 175,758 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake backing plate insecure

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges 225/55/17

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 175,758 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components Tow bar distorted (6.1.6 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake backing plate insecure

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges 225/55/17

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 165,584 miles

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

Front brake backing plates insecure

Fail 18 Sep 2024 165,581 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/55/17 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also has cords exposed on inner 225/55/17 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake backing plates insecure

Nearside Front DRL not working

Pass 16 Sep 2023 153,766 miles

Front brake disc backing plates insecure and rubbing on discs

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge 225/55/17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 153,766 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also has a bulge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc backing plates insecure and rubbing on discs

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge, also has nail near inner sidewall 225/55/17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge 225/55/17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 145,462 miles

Front shock absorber lower bushes slightly worn. (Bushes in arm)

Fail 16 Sep 2022 145,162 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam xenon bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front shock absorber lower bushes slightly worn. (Bushes in arm)

Pass 16 Sep 2021 136,786 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 136,786 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 RF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 130,653 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 130,326 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/55/17 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 117,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 117,565 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure resting on undertray (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 100,297 miles

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))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 81,104 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres wearing low

service light on

Fail 4 Sep 2017 80,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 225/55/17 RF (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres wearing low

service light on

Pass 6 Sep 2016 61,809 miles

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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DU63 WDG is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DU63 WDG, 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 DU63 WDG registered?

DU63 WDG is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 6 September 2013.

Is DU63 WDG safe to buy?

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