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AV13 ETJ

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,620 mi
Last recorded139,620 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 ETJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 139,620 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 126,608 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))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 117,531 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 111,046 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 94,287 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 94,283 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 82,444 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 79,007 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 63,791 miles

Front engine cover/undertray fitted

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 63,791 miles

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

Front engine cover/undertray fitted

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 51,766 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 37,860 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 37,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front brake sensor wire fouling inside of nearside front wheel

Pass 25 Jan 2017 37,665 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 37,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AV13 ETJ is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AV13 ETJ, 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 AV13 ETJ registered?

AV13 ETJ is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 30 May 2013.

Is AV13 ETJ safe to buy?

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