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BMW 5202013 · 2.0L DIESEL

CF62 CLF

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With 167,763 miles recorded, this SILVER 2013 BMW 520 runs on DIESEL with a 1995cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is up to date.

MOT
Valid
Expires 16/05/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/07/2027
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2013
Engine
1995cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 09 May 2025 at 165,947 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a consistent pattern of immediate failures followed by passes. In both March 2024 and May 2025, the car failed within one to three days of subsequently passing, suggesting that the previous owner addressed specific defects only when forced to by the legal testing process rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 165,947 miles, this 13-year-old BMW has covered an average of approximately 12,765 miles per year. The data shows consistent, heavy usage, with roughly 12,500 miles clocked between February 2023 and March 2024, and another 13,000 miles between March 2024 and May 2025. This high annual mileage places significant strain on the drivetrain, suspension components, and braking system. The lack of advisories on the most recent test is unusual for a vehicle of this mileage, as one typically expects to see notes regarding tyre corrosion, suspension bushes, or exhaust degradation at this stage. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection focused on the undercarriage and suspension geometry, as high-mileage German executive cars often suffer from accelerated wear on rubber-mounted control arms and shock absorbers. Given the history of last-minute repairs, pay close attention to the brake system for signs of binding calipers or uneven pad wear. While the MOT record is currently clean, the structural integrity of the chassis should be verified to ensure no hidden corrosion has developed due to the high-frequency road use.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 09 May 2025 at 165,947 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a consistent pattern of immediate failures followed by passes. In both March 2024 and May 2025, the car failed within one to three days of subsequently passing, suggesting that the previous owner addressed specific defects only when forced to by the legal testing process rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 165,947 miles, this 13-year-old BMW has covered an average of approximately 12,765 miles per year. The data shows consistent, heavy usage, with roughly 12,500 miles clocked between February 2023 and March 2024, and another 13,000 miles between March 2024 and May 2025. This high annual mileage places significant strain on the drivetrain, suspension components, and braking system. The lack of advisories on the most recent test is unusual for a vehicle of this mileage, as one typically expects to see notes regarding tyre corrosion, suspension bushes, or exhaust degradation at this stage. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection focused on the undercarriage and suspension geometry, as high-mileage German executive cars often suffer from accelerated wear on rubber-mounted control arms and shock absorbers. Given the history of last-minute repairs, pay close attention to the brake system for signs of binding calipers or uneven pad wear. While the MOT record is currently clean, the structural integrity of the chassis should be verified to ensure no hidden corrosion has developed due to the high-frequency road use.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this BMW 520 (CF62 CLF) from 2013 show a total of 5 MOT tests between March 2024 and May 2026.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 3 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 3 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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