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AJ13 OPG

2013 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,085 mi
Last recorded100,085 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 OPG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 100,085 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 97,419 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 92,879 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 85,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 85,968 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 80,997 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 71,134 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 63,584 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 53,698 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Number plate changed prior to test.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outter tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 41,230 miles

No emissions detected.

Pass 26 Jul 2017 33,878 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 33,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 26,169 miles

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 OPG is a 2013 BMW 520 in White 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 OPG, 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 OPG registered?

AJ13 OPG is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 29 August 2013.

Is AJ13 OPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ13 OPG 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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