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AX13 HXV

2013 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,507 mi
Last recorded155,507 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX13 HXV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 155,507 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 155,506 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 8 Jul 2024 135,238 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 114,477 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 114,477 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 98,075 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 80,088 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative n/s and o/s (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 67,931 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 62,199 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 57,031 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 3 Aug 2017 51,356 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 45,020 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 HXV is a 2013 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HXV, 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 HXV registered?

AX13 HXV is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 26 June 2013.

Is AX13 HXV safe to buy?

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