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AE63 KZA

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,335 mi
Last recorded160,335 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 KZA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 160,335 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 155,951 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 149,666 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 149,664 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 142,557 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 135,250 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 135,208 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 102,781 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 98,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 94,186 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 94,186 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 88,827 miles

front exhaust flexi worn

Fail 4 Sep 2017 88,819 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

EXHAUST FLEXI DOWNPIPE WORN AND CLOSE TO FAILURE

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI WORN AND STRECHED AT MANIFOLD DOWNPIPE

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 50,086 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 50,086 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported suspect clamp loose (7.1.1)

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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AE63 KZA is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AE63 KZA, 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 AE63 KZA registered?

AE63 KZA is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 6 September 2013.

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