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BJ05 SAN

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

113,316 mi
Last recorded113,316 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 SAN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 113,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside& offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 108,319 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 100,367 miles

Nearside Outer sill cover missing

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

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 8 Feb 2023 91,163 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 90,999 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 82,404 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 22 Jan 2021 76,176 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 68,894 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 64,425 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 55,911 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 45,497 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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BJ05 SAN is a 2013 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 BJ05 SAN, 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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BJ05 SAN is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 17 December 2013.

Is BJ05 SAN safe to buy?

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