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AE63 UMV

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,485 mi
Last recorded187,485 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 UMV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 187,485 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 180,713 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 168,860 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 155,323 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 155,323 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 147,982 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 145,961 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 145,091 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 132,876 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 113,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

emissions to clean for a reading.

Fail 21 Sep 2017 113,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

emissions to clean for a reading.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 97,776 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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AE63 UMV is a 2013 BMW 520 in Grey 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 UMV, 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 AE63 UMV?

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What year was AE63 UMV registered?

AE63 UMV is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is AE63 UMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 UMV 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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