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118X101

2013 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,458 mi
Last recorded16,458 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration118X101
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 16,458 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight cracking on the tread

Fail 10 Mar 2022 16,458 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre has slight cracking on the tread

Pass 11 Mar 2021 16,208 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2020 16,071 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 15,530 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 15,528 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2018 12,050 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 8,907 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 7,229 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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118X101 is a 2013 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 118X101, 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 118X101 registered?

118X101 is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 4 March 2013.

Is 118X101 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 118X101 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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