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AX13 FPN

2013 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,736 mi
Last recorded150,736 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX13 FPN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 150,736 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2026 150,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 132,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 132,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 104,638 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 104,638 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 78,561 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 74,577 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 71,851 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 64,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 48,991 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2019 48,987 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2018 45,987 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 41,309 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 22,925 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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AX13 FPN is a 2013 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,000cc 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 AX13 FPN, 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 AX13 FPN registered?

AX13 FPN is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 12 March 2013.

Is AX13 FPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX13 FPN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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