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BA55 JJP

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,660 mi
Last recorded86,660 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 JJP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2025 86,660 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 81,534 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 76,486 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 70,504 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 64,467 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 60,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

covers and shields fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2018 51,383 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2017 48,726 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 35,116 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres wearing thin

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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BA55 JJP is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BA55 JJP, 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 BA55 JJP registered?

BA55 JJP is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 25 November 2013.

Is BA55 JJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA55 JJP shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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