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EL11 ALF

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,620 mi
Last recorded128,620 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL11 ALF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 128,620 miles

Central Front Lower Undertray not fully secure Damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Gearbox mounting defective Differential ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Has condensation build up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective Both sides differential bushes has play ()

Pass 26 Nov 2024 112,439 miles

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

Offside Front headlamp has condensation

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))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 112,437 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front headlamp has condensation

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 16 Nov 2023 98,120 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 85,111 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 71,066 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 71,060 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 65,210 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 58,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under tray fitted

Pass 31 May 2018 49,268 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 35,053 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 35,051 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 32,024 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 32,024 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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EL11 ALF is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EL11 ALF, 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 EL11 ALF registered?

EL11 ALF is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 19 December 2013.

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