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DU63 YUD

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,783 mi
Last recorded167,783 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU63 YUD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 167,783 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 161,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 161,848 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/17/97Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 153,126 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 153,126 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2022 143,622 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 136,610 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 136,550 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road nearside and offside (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 129,627 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2019 121,963 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 110,466 miles

Front tyres wearing on outter edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing hard on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2017 99,410 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 82,702 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated would recommend further inspection/repair ASAP (2.4.D.1b)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

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 YUD is a 2013 BMW 520 in Grey 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 YUD, 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 DU63 YUD registered?

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

Is DU63 YUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU63 YUD 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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