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A20 SXF

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,556 mi
Last recorded162,556 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 SXF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 162,556 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 148,520 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 134,509 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 119,983 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective FLEXI CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 105,199 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 93,733 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 87,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SCORED ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SCORED ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 81,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SCORED ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 2 MIL 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SCORED ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 2 MIL 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 81,855 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SCORED ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 2 MIL 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SCORED ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 2 MIL 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 75,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2 mil 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3 mil 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 75,394 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component leaking air bag (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2 mil 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3 mil 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 69,781 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 66,743 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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A20 SXF is a 2013 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A20 SXF, 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 A20 SXF registered?

A20 SXF is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is A20 SXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 SXF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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