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BGZ 9131

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,677 mi
Last recorded129,677 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGZ 9131
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 129,677 miles

signs of oil leak on undertray

Fail 27 Jul 2026 129,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge tyre close to limmits (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

signs of oil leak on undertray

Pass 23 Jun 2025 116,344 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 106,099 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 93,920 miles

knocking noise front end

Pass 29 Jun 2022 83,896 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 75,056 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2021 75,056 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2020 66,463 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear tyres worn close to cords on inner edges

undertrays fitted

wet test

Pass 22 Aug 2019 58,307 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2019 58,307 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2018 46,827 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2017 35,863 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2017 35,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 28,441 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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BGZ 9131 is a 2013 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 BGZ 9131, 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 BGZ 9131 registered?

BGZ 9131 is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 8 April 2013.

Is BGZ 9131 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGZ 9131 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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