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A13 XPJ

2014 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,446 mi
Last recorded80,446 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 52079,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 XPJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 80,446 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 80,446 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2025 74,832 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 69,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus its puntured (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 69,922 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus its puntured (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 69,727 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 65,143 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 59,964 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 53,933 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 49,118 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 40,264 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Fail 16 Mar 2019 40,264 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements customer swopped (0.1 (d))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements customer swopped (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 33,918 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 26,565 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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A13 XPJ is a 2014 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 79,404 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 A13 XPJ, 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 12 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 A13 XPJ registered?

A13 XPJ is a 2014 BMW 520, first registered on 20 March 2014.

Is A13 XPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 XPJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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