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AN04 OJM

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,792 mi
Last recorded137,792 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN04 OJM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 137,792 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 125,458 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear x2 diff bush slightly worn but no movement

Pass 4 Sep 2023 123,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear 2x rear diff bushes

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 115,089 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 109,319 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 105,112 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 88,768 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 78,893 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 78,590 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 68,639 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 41,350 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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AN04 OJM is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AN04 OJM, 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 AN04 OJM registered?

AN04 OJM is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 8 November 2013.

Is AN04 OJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN04 OJM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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