CarVerify

Free Car Check

AJ13 LVO

2013 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,169 mi
Last recorded160,169 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 LVO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
View full BMW 520 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass
Pass 21 Jun 2025 160,169 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 155,323 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 151,873 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 141,044 miles

Near side rear Tyre worn to 2mm, Inner side edge starting to wearing out.

Off side rear tyre worn to 2mm.

Pass 16 Jun 2021 137,412 miles

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

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))

Offside Reflector damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2020 125,029 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 115,928 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 105,766 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 93,531 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 84,448 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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AJ13 LVO is a 2013 BMW 520 in Blue 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 AJ13 LVO, 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 AJ13 LVO?

You can check the full history of AJ13 LVO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AJ13 LVO registered?

AJ13 LVO is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is AJ13 LVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ13 LVO 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.

Does AJ13 LVO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AJ13 LVO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.