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AP13 GJU

2013 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,441 mi
Last recorded154,441 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP13 GJU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 154,441 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 151,364 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 151,359 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 148,214 miles

Clutch Pedal anti Slip Missing

Pass 10 Aug 2022 144,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak present from engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 144,887 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak present from engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 129,714 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 114,861 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 97,489 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Aug 2018 83,462 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 66,390 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 48,171 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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AP13 GJU is a 2013 BMW 520 in Silver 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 AP13 GJU, 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 AP13 GJU?

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What year was AP13 GJU registered?

AP13 GJU is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 14 August 2013.

Is AP13 GJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP13 GJU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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