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AJ13 BYN

2013 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,420 mi
Last recorded152,420 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 BYN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 152,420 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 139,472 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside wheel arch damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 122,948 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 110,564 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 103,911 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 98,714 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 98,714 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2020 93,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 88,568 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 80,746 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Jun 2018 80,746 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jun 2017 72,723 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 61,954 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray 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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AJ13 BYN is a 2013 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AJ13 BYN, 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 AJ13 BYN registered?

AJ13 BYN is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is AJ13 BYN safe to buy?

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