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AJ62 VDK

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,828 mi
Last recorded163,828 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 VDK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 163,828 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 163,828 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 160,729 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 156,500 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 151,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 151,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 148,077 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 139,499 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 139,499 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 126,148 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 118,436 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 110,562 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 103,705 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 90,646 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 80,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2015 80,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AJ62 VDK is a 2013 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ62 VDK, 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 AJ62 VDK?

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What year was AJ62 VDK registered?

AJ62 VDK is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 31 January 2013.

Is AJ62 VDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 VDK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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