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DU63 WFG

2013 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

186,528 mi
Last recorded186,528 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU63 WFG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 186,528 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 186,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 167,701 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 142,820 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 121,012 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 121,012 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 102,202 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 102,153 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 92,509 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 82,476 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 63,390 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 55,978 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 38,905 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 WFG is a 2013 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WFG, 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 WFG registered?

DU63 WFG is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 11 September 2013.

Is DU63 WFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU63 WFG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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