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BD13 NZS

2013 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,092 mi
Last recorded65,092 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 NZS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2019 65,092 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 59,216 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 48,676 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 38,617 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 38,162 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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BD13 NZS is a 2013 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BD13 NZS, 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 BD13 NZS?

You can check the full history of BD13 NZS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BD13 NZS registered?

BD13 NZS is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2013.

Is BD13 NZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 NZS shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD13 NZS have outstanding finance?

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