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851 AHJ

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

132,433 mi
Last recorded132,433 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration851 AHJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 132,433 miles

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Both sides (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 126,148 miles

Rear reflectors in poor condition

Rear reg plate loose

Pass 10 Nov 2022 113,609 miles

Nearside Front light aim has weak pattern

Pass 13 Sep 2021 94,006 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 87,652 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor not fitted correct.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

please ensure rear seats are empty and secure in an upright position before future mot presentation for seat belt check to be carried out.

Fail 21 Sep 2020 87,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor not fitted correct.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

please ensure rear seats are empty and secure in an upright position before future mot presentation for seat belt check to be carried out.

Pass 22 Aug 2019 79,325 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 68,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 47,988 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 33,253 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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851 AHJ is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 851 AHJ, 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 851 AHJ registered?

851 AHJ is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 20 September 2013.

Is 851 AHJ safe to buy?

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