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AY13 LJC

2013 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,886 mi
Last recorded132,886 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 LJC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 132,886 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 131,454 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 125,844 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 125,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2023 115,760 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 115,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 103,830 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 95,083 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 79,014 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 66,026 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped due to wear

Pass 3 Mar 2017 53,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 41,832 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 41,831 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AY13 LJC is a 2013 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AY13 LJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY13 LJC registered?

AY13 LJC is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 22 March 2013.

Is AY13 LJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY13 LJC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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