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EF13 TJY

2013 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

192,895 mi
Last recorded192,895 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 TJY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 192,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (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 28 Oct 2024 177,120 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 168,500 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 153,921 miles

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker to arm bushes splitting both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 145,240 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 137,496 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 132,007 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 121,871 miles

headlamp bulbs converted ?

Pass 7 Aug 2017 111,016 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 111,015 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension accumulator deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 84,578 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

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 TJY is a 2013 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TJY, 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 TJY registered?

EF13 TJY is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 15 August 2013.

Is EF13 TJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF13 TJY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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