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EK13 HDL

2013 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,750 mi
Last recorded93,750 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52850,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 HDL
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 93,750 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 88,880 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 82,505 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 77,221 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 70,509 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 70,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 65,206 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 59,507 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 55,697 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 47,939 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 34,346 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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EK13 HDL is a 2013 BMW 528 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 50,218 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK13 HDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 528 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK13 HDL registered?

EK13 HDL is a 2013 BMW 528, first registered on 22 July 2013.

Is EK13 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK13 HDL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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