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3588 AR

2013 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,807 mi
Last recorded105,807 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3588 AR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 105,807 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 104,372 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 98,050 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 88,065 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 79,370 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 72,855 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 65,528 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 50,272 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 43,362 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 34,935 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 31,976 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

front tyre bald outer shoulders

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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3588 AR is a 2013 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 3588 AR, 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

How do I check the history of 3588 AR?

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What year was 3588 AR registered?

3588 AR is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 17 December 2013.

Is 3588 AR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3588 AR shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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