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DY13 CGX

2013 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,023 mi
Last recorded185,023 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY13 CGX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 185,023 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 165,236 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 151,503 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 115,938 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear sus bump stops cracked croded

Pass 31 Jul 2021 90,637 miles

undetected peak exhaust emissions

Pass 11 Jun 2020 79,375 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 79,375 miles

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 70,237 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 59,848 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

nsr and osr suspension bump stops cracked perished and corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 50,553 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2016 37,647 miles

under trays and covers fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2016 37,020 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended fog light not cutting off vehicle and not illuminating test LED on fog light (1.9.4)

under trays and covers fitted

both rear tyres bald on inner edges nearly to cord

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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DY13 CGX is a 2013 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DY13 CGX, 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 DY13 CGX registered?

DY13 CGX is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 14 June 2013.

Is DY13 CGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY13 CGX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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