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411 DWC

2013 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,502 mi
Last recorded162,502 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration411 DWC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 162,502 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ON N/S/F SEAT ()

Nearside Front DRL IS NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 162,502 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ON N/S/F SEAT ()

Nearside Front DRL IS NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 149,367 miles

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

under covers fitted front and central

Fail 5 Jul 2024 149,367 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under covers fitted front and central

Pass 3 Jul 2023 131,316 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 131,316 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 107,882 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 89,724 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 70,043 miles

covers fitted over engine and under vehicle

Pass 12 Jul 2018 53,079 miles

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

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

covers fitted over engine and under vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2017 38,086 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 23,976 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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411 DWC is a 2013 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 411 DWC, 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 411 DWC registered?

411 DWC is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is 411 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 411 DWC shows 12 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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