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C5 MSJ

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,112 mi
Last recorded105,112 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 MSJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 105,112 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 97,424 miles

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

under sides covered unable to inspect some components

Pass 21 Aug 2023 91,824 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 91,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 85,825 miles

Front brake heat shield loose

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2021 69,829 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2020 57,867 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 45,414 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 37,314 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged

Fail 8 Jul 2017 37,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2016 26,175 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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C5 MSJ is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C5 MSJ, 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 C5 MSJ registered?

C5 MSJ is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is C5 MSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 MSJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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