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AX13 HXC

2013 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,708 mi
Last recorded109,708 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX13 HXC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 109,708 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 105,012 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 98,769 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 93,002 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 87,483 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 79,064 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 75,648 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Aug 2019 72,071 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 72,066 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 64,867 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 54,098 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 39,304 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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AX13 HXC is a 2013 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AX13 HXC, 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 AX13 HXC?

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What year was AX13 HXC registered?

AX13 HXC is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is AX13 HXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX13 HXC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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