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F13 DFC

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

155,317 mi
Last recorded155,317 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF13 DFC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 155,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 151,130 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 151,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 144,279 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 144,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 136,272 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 128,542 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 123,102 miles

Offside Outer sill cover missing

Pass 1 Apr 2019 109,416 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 109,416 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 89,891 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 82,844 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 80,805 miles

did not trigger smoke meter

Pass 22 Dec 2015 76,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine bay covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2014 70,488 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 64,288 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 54,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 46,463 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 45,204 miles

under trays fitted front and rear

Pass 18 Oct 2010 38,555 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2010 38,555 miles

Nearside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

off side rear tyre 2mm advise replace and off side front

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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F13 DFC is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2007 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 110,264 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 F13 DFC, 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 19 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F13 DFC registered?

F13 DFC is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is F13 DFC safe to buy?

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