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2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,502 mi
Last recorded115,502 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS12 OFF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2026 115,502 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 114,741 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 108,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2753519 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 104,102 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 99,028 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 91,253 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 83,038 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

BODY WORK DAMAGE

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL

BOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front BRAKE DISC BACKING PLATE IS INSECURE

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

PLASTIC FLOOR SILL AND ENGINE COVERS

Pass 10 Jun 2019 74,142 miles

Bodywork damaged

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle fitted with side skirts, floor and engine undertrays obscuring the view of some components

Pass 8 Jun 2018 63,339 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 50,296 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 33,570 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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AS12 OFF 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 100%.

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 AS12 OFF, 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 AS12 OFF registered?

AS12 OFF is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 6 November 2013.

Is AS12 OFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS12 OFF shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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