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AX13 GWL

2013 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

229,335 mi
Last recorded229,335 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 229,335 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 209,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 181,826 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 93,811 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 79,626 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 60,651 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 104,409 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 57,580 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 49,975 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 41,085 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 32,841 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 27,191 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 27,191 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 GWL is a 2013 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AX13 GWL, 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 GWL registered?

AX13 GWL is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2013.

Is AX13 GWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX13 GWL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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