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EF13 DHM

2013 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,181 mi
Last recorded146,181 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 DHM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 146,181 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 132,240 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jul 2024 126,137 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 121,000 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 121,000 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 117,905 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 116,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front foglamp inoperative

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jul 2021 108,866 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Pass 29 Oct 2020 107,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside more than slight (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 89,077 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

pedestrian sensor faulty(suspension?)

Pass 5 Oct 2018 71,375 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn/dirty (3.4 (b) (i))

Note:- sensor fault / lamp illuminated on dashboard /pedestrian detection system

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack larger than allowed but not directly in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 71,375 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn/dirty (3.4 (b) (i))

Note:- sensor fault / lamp illuminated on dashboard /pedestrian detection system

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack larger than allowed but not directly in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 46,097 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

vehicle fitted with under trays not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Jul 2017 46,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Air suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

vehicle fitted with under trays not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Aug 2016 29,189 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 28,996 miles

Front under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear 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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EF13 DHM is a 2013 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF13 DHM, 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 EF13 DHM registered?

EF13 DHM is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 4 July 2013.

Is EF13 DHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF13 DHM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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