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AB13 ANB

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,001 mi
Last recorded119,001 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB13 ANB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 119,001 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 108,794 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 108,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 91,107 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 73,753 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 47,689 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 44,670 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 39,344 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 39,343 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear lights have tinting applied

Pass 11 Oct 2019 38,958 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 38,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 35,742 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 26,433 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 17,960 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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AB13 ANB 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 78.6%.

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 AB13 ANB, 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 AB13 ANB registered?

AB13 ANB is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 22 June 2013.

Is AB13 ANB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB13 ANB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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