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2013 BMW 5202.0L DIESEL

X13 RAB

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Free vehicle summary for X13 RAB: 2013 BMW 520 (BLACK, DIESEL). Mileage: 79,973. MOT: valid. Tax: taxed.

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Valid
Expires 20/11/2026
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Expires 01/11/2026
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Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2013
Engine
1995cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean pass on November 5, 2025, 79,973 miles. The maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs where faults are addressed immediately upon testing failure. The failure just two days prior to the latest pass at 79,968 miles due to structural tears in both front tyres indicates that the previous owner was quick to rectify safety-critical defects, but lacked a proactive approach to preventative maintenance. At 13 years old, the recorded 79,973 miles represent an average of approximately 6,152 miles per year, which aligns with low-to-moderate annual usage. The data shows consistent annual testing, with roughly 8,000 miles covered between October 2023 and November 2024, and another 8,300-plus miles in the following 12 months. This steady mileage accumulation suggests the mechanical components like the drivetrain and suspension are subject to age-related degradation rather than high-mileage stress. A buyer should inspect the front-end suspension specifically, as the record flagged damaged track rod end ball joint covers in October 2023. While these were replaced, the recurring nature of tyre-related failures suggests checking for perished rubber bushes or uneven wear. The history of rear tyres worn on the edge in 2023 points to potential alignment issues or worn suspension arms that should be verified during a test drive. Additionally, ensure the windscreen washer system and jets are fully functional, as they were a noted point of failure in the past.

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 5 Jun 2026, 04:34
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean pass on November 5, 2025, 79,973 miles. The maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs where faults are addressed immediately upon testing failure. The failure just two days prior to the latest pass at 79,968 miles due to structural tears in both front tyres indicates that the previous owner was quick to rectify safety-critical defects, but lacked a proactive approach to preventative maintenance. At 13 years old, the recorded 79,973 miles represent an average of approximately 6,152 miles per year, which aligns with low-to-moderate annual usage. The data shows consistent annual testing, with roughly 8,000 miles covered between October 2023 and November 2024, and another 8,300-plus miles in the following 12 months. This steady mileage accumulation suggests the mechanical components like the drivetrain and suspension are subject to age-related degradation rather than high-mileage stress. A buyer should inspect the front-end suspension specifically, as the record flagged damaged track rod end ball joint covers in October 2023. While these were replaced, the recurring nature of tyre-related failures suggests checking for perished rubber bushes or uneven wear. The history of rear tyres worn on the edge in 2023 points to potential alignment issues or worn suspension arms that should be verified during a test drive. Additionally, ensure the windscreen washer system and jets are fully functional, as they were a noted point of failure in the past.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2013, this BMW 520 with plate X13 RAB has undergone 5 MOT inspections since October 2023.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 5 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 4 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.

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