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AK13 POH

2013 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,311 mi
Last recorded160,311 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 POH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 160,311 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 160,311 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 151,016 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 143,908 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Oct 2022 136,609 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 130,162 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 128,565 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 112,596 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2018 101,783 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2018 101,783 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 90,968 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 83,089 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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AK13 POH is a 2013 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK13 POH, 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 AK13 POH registered?

AK13 POH is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 5 June 2013.

Is AK13 POH safe to buy?

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