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AGZ 1497

2013 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

125,777 mi
Last recorded125,777 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGZ 1497
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 125,777 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 115,444 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 103,244 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2023 91,806 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 82,793 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 63,422 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 59,909 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 51,080 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

engine cover and under tray fittted

unable to see front or rear inner brake pads clearly

Fail 8 Jun 2017 51,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front brake discs worn

engine cover and under tray fittted

offside rear tyre worn

unable to see front or rear inner brake pads clearly

Pass 1 Jun 2016 41,303 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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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AGZ 1497 is a 2013 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AGZ 1497, 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 AGZ 1497?

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What year was AGZ 1497 registered?

AGZ 1497 is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 18 March 2013.

Is AGZ 1497 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGZ 1497 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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