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A21 TCK

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,554 mi
Last recorded98,554 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 TCK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 98,554 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2025 98,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on inner edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2024 89,487 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2024 89,487 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2023 79,428 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

vehicle has a mix of runflat and standard tyres, stability maybe affected

Fail 5 Oct 2023 79,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cords (245/45r18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under trays fitted

vehicle has a mix of runflat and standard tyres, stability maybe affected

Pass 30 Sep 2022 71,554 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 65,578 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2020 60,407 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Unable to see testable items due to plastic cover and under trays

Pass 30 Oct 2019 54,230 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2018 44,692 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 19 Oct 2017 37,061 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Oct 2016 28,580 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays fitted.

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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A21 TCK is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A21 TCK, 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 A21 TCK registered?

A21 TCK is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 19 November 2013.

Is A21 TCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 TCK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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