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AJ13 CKO

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,991 mi
Last recorded101,991 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 CKO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 101,991 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 96,341 miles

rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2023 89,561 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 81,961 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 74,319 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 68,363 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 65,379 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 65,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2018 58,729 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 51,135 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 41,435 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 41,335 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 41,335 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

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

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 CKO is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black 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 CKO, 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.

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What year was AJ13 CKO registered?

AJ13 CKO is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 9 July 2013.

Is AJ13 CKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ13 CKO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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