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AE63 NKZ

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,818 mi
Last recorded166,818 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 166,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 136,280 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 112,413 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 89,745 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 65,043 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 49,150 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 47,016 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 46,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 40,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 40,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 34,593 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 24,627 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

floor covers fitted

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 NKZ is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NKZ, 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

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What year was AE63 NKZ registered?

AE63 NKZ is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 11 September 2013.

Is AE63 NKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 NKZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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