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718 BEW

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,955 mi
Last recorded60,955 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration718 BEW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 60,955 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 60,955 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 58,840 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 56,386 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 53,653 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 50,166 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 46,555 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 43,476 miles

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

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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718 BEW is a 2013 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 718 BEW, 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 718 BEW registered?

718 BEW is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 19 September 2013.

Is 718 BEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 718 BEW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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