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AP13 FBN

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

279,537 mi
Last recorded279,537 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP13 FBN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 279,537 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 279,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 267,899 miles

Offside Moisture in headlamp

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 267,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Moisture in headlamp

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 252,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 252,983 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 240,121 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 240,121 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 222,624 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

NSF wheel has welded repair

Fail 6 Jan 2022 222,624 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

NSF wheel has welded repair

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jan 2021 210,978 miles

small stone chip front screen

Fail 7 Jan 2021 210,975 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

small stone chip front screen

Pass 11 Jul 2019 192,983 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 154,052 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 121,461 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 121,461 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 87,715 miles

damage to both sides of screen but not in main view

Fail 21 Jun 2016 87,715 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage to both sides of screen but not in main view

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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AP13 FBN is a 2013 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AP13 FBN, 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 AP13 FBN registered?

AP13 FBN is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is AP13 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP13 FBN shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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