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A25 MHL

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,593 mi
Last recorded74,593 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 MHL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 74,593 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 74,593 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 67,112 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 71,062 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 67,653 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 64,120 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 61,814 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated small splits in coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 61,809 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated small splits in coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 59,782 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 55,514 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 46,822 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 28,672 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2017 39,411 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 31,195 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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A25 MHL is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A25 MHL, 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 A25 MHL registered?

A25 MHL is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 17 September 2013.

Is A25 MHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 MHL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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