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A4 SWG

2013 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,424 mi
Last recorded109,424 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 SWG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2025 109,424 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 26 Jul 2024 97,150 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 88,823 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 77,893 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 65,488 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 60,163 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 53,757 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 45,927 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 38,205 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 27,663 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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A4 SWG is a 2013 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 A4 SWG, 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

How do I check the history of A4 SWG?

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What year was A4 SWG registered?

A4 SWG is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is A4 SWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 SWG shows 10 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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