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AM54 STS

2013 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,332 mi
Last recorded123,332 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM54 STS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 123,332 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 110,591 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 102,325 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 98,188 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 98,188 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 91,637 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damp internally

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 84,287 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 77,601 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 68,284 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 59,476 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 48,159 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 35,946 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 35,946 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 35,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AM54 STS is a 2013 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AM54 STS, 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 AM54 STS?

You can check the full history of AM54 STS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AM54 STS registered?

AM54 STS is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 5 July 2013.

Is AM54 STS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM54 STS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AM54 STS have outstanding finance?

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