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36 AUP

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,882 mi
Last recorded63,882 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration36 AUP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 63,882 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S + N/S cracking in-between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Prop rubber cracking (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S + N/S cracking in-between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 60,841 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 56,636 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 50,536 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 50,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 45,667 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 40,260 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 35,339 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 29,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 22,435 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 16,045 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cracking

Nearside rear tyre cracking

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

Offside front tyre cracking

Offside rear tyre cracking

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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36 AUP 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 36 AUP, 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 36 AUP?

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What year was 36 AUP registered?

36 AUP is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is 36 AUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 36 AUP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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