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AG11 COB

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,623 mi
Last recorded180,623 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG11 COB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 180,623 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 26 Mar 2025 176,073 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 14 Feb 2024 168,905 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2023 158,646 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2022 146,606 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2021 137,159 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2021 137,156 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2020 125,370 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2019 112,475 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 112,421 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 99,720 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 77,046 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

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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AG11 COB is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AG11 COB, 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 AG11 COB?

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What year was AG11 COB registered?

AG11 COB is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 6 December 2013.

Is AG11 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG11 COB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AG11 COB have outstanding finance?

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