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AJ13 ESN

2013 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,041 mi
Last recorded159,041 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 159,041 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2023 153,134 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 153,130 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 138,126 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 135,218 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 122,980 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 110,462 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 110,461 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 98,989 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 88,225 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 88,225 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 ESN is a 2013 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AJ13 ESN, 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 ESN registered?

AJ13 ESN is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 19 July 2013.

Is AJ13 ESN safe to buy?

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