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A17 HSX

2013 BMW 520

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

186,974 mi
Last recorded186,974 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 HSX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 20 May 2026 186,974 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 177,957 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 168,292 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 159,435 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 149,408 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 134,519 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 125,628 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 120,590 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 114,776 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 104,871 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2017 100,301 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 95,654 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 91,177 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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A17 HSX is a 2013 BMW 520 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 A17 HSX, 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

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What year was A17 HSX registered?

A17 HSX is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 3 October 2013.

Is A17 HSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 HSX shows 13 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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