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A9 YPP

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,136 mi
Last recorded142,136 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 YPP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 142,136 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 114,623 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre edge ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 74,833 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 74,833 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 62,665 miles

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

Offside 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 23 Dec 2021 53,527 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 43,887 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 43,887 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 42,493 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 42,493 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 38,116 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 38,116 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 32,732 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 27,251 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 20,004 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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A9 YPP is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YPP, 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 YPP?

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What year was A9 YPP registered?

A9 YPP is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 25 September 2013.

Is A9 YPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 YPP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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