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A9 KSU

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,652 mi
Last recorded102,652 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 KSU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 102,652 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 95,668 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 95,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 76,556 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 61,885 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 61,718 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition damaged. (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 51,949 miles

Child seat fitted

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit advise replacement

Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Stone chip in screen

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2021 44,404 miles

Child seats fitted

Stone chip in screen

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2019 34,888 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2018 25,730 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 29 Jun 2018 25,701 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 1 Jun 2017 24,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 20,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A9 KSU 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 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 A9 KSU, 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 A9 KSU?

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What year was A9 KSU registered?

A9 KSU is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is A9 KSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 KSU 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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