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AV13 VWA

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123,526 mi
Last recorded123,526 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2026 123,526 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 115,459 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 104,761 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 91,729 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 78,035 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 73,176 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 64,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 58,321 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 51,357 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 36,455 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 22,358 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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AV13 VWA 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 AV13 VWA, 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 VWA registered?

AV13 VWA is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is AV13 VWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV13 VWA 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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