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LIG 2851

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,886 mi
Last recorded91,886 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIG 2851
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 91,886 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 87,363 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 87,363 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 82,295 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 82,295 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 76,391 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 70,787 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 70,786 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 65,854 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt row 2 no seat belts checked ()

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 56,588 miles

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2018 45,382 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2018 45,382 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 31 May 2017 36,415 miles

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

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 31 May 2017 36,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed seriously worn on outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2+mm seriously worn out of shape on inner edge[very poor condition] (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre badly worn on outer edge; shows a deep cut ,may be deep enough to reach the ply/cord [in very poor condition]

Offside Rear tyre becoming low on tread 3mm

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 27,649 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 27,649 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 17,778 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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LIG 2851 is a 2013 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LIG 2851, 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 LIG 2851 registered?

LIG 2851 is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 28 January 2013.

Is LIG 2851 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIG 2851 shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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