MOT Status
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146,181 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
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
Engine cover and under tray fitted.
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))
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?)
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))
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))
Offside Front tyre worn on both edges
vehicle fitted with under trays not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle
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
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?
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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.
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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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