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EN13 ODV

2013 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,495 mi
Last recorded78,495 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN13 ODV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2025 78,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jun 2024 73,886 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 70,658 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 67,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 67,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 61,654 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jun 2020 58,270 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 53,165 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 48,260 miles

Emissions test carried out, but too clean to detect

Pass 19 Jul 2017 44,857 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 43,491 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges and have small deep cuts in tread

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre starting to split between tread / worn on outer edge and has side wall damage

Pass 11 Jul 2016 33,633 miles

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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EN13 ODV 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 EN13 ODV, 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

How do I check the history of EN13 ODV?

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What year was EN13 ODV registered?

EN13 ODV is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is EN13 ODV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN13 ODV 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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