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A7 SCV

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

96,285 mi
Last recorded96,285 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 SCV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 96,285 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2025 95,646 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2025 69,997 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 64,126 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 86,634 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 56,598 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 56,598 miles

Offside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2023 80,211 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 80,211 miles

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 39,358 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 67,707 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 25,155 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 55,455 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate section rivet broken

Fail 23 Oct 2021 55,359 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both side (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 19,029 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 19,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2020 46,524 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 17,171 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 41,436 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 16,385 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 33,470 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 15,451 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 26,887 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 23,025 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 17,283 miles

NSR droplink slight play

Pass 20 Apr 2016 13,478 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 19,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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A7 SCV is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 A7 SCV, 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 A7 SCV?

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What year was A7 SCV registered?

A7 SCV is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is A7 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 SCV shows 27 tests with a 85.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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