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DXZ 9524

2013 BMW 520

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,422 mi
Last recorded113,422 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXZ 9524
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 113,422 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 113,422 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2025 107,906 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 96,654 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear diff bushes splitting

Pass 13 Jun 2023 82,271 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 82,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 74,023 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 66,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 59,766 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 59,762 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 54,370 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 54,370 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 54,344 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 54,344 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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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DXZ 9524 is a 2013 BMW 520 in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DXZ 9524, 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 DXZ 9524 registered?

DXZ 9524 is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 26 February 2013.

Is DXZ 9524 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DXZ 9524 shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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