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AM02 VSM

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,037 mi
Last recorded128,037 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 VSM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 128,037 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 119,153 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 110,163 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 110,028 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 102,240 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 102,240 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 96,730 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 90,226 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 85,503 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 74,962 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 61,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion inner surface (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 61,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 47,242 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 47,242 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords got hole/tear in tread area (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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AM02 VSM is a 2013 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AM02 VSM, 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 AM02 VSM registered?

AM02 VSM is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 30 October 2013.

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