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AF10 RAJ

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,689 mi
Last recorded99,689 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF10 RAJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 99,689 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 98,619 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 96,378 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 93,031 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 90,652 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 88,572 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 86,682 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 86,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 80,364 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 21 Nov 2017 80,364 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Nov 2016 51,939 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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AF10 RAJ is a 2013 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AF10 RAJ, 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

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What year was AF10 RAJ registered?

AF10 RAJ is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 22 November 2013.

Is AF10 RAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF10 RAJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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