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55 VRY

2013 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,501 mi
Last recorded134,501 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 VRY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 134,501 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 125,290 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 116,933 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 111,709 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 105,825 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 101,562 miles

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

covers fitted unable t check items

Fail 24 Aug 2021 101,555 miles

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

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate loose (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

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

covers fitted unable t check items

Pass 10 Sep 2020 93,983 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from interior mirror in peripheral vision ()

Pass 22 Aug 2019 86,869 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 86,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 77,522 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 68,883 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 57,680 miles

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

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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55 VRY is a 2013 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 55 VRY, 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 55 VRY registered?

55 VRY is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 29 November 2013.

Is 55 VRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 55 VRY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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