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AF13 GGY

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,303 mi
Last recorded49,303 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 GGY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 49,303 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 43,994 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats fold down, boot full with tyres ()

Pass 28 May 2016 34,228 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 4 Apr 2015 21,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2015 21,579 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AF13 GGY is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF13 GGY, 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 AF13 GGY?

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What year was AF13 GGY registered?

AF13 GGY is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is AF13 GGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 GGY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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