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AE63 XCU

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

195,690 mi
Last recorded195,690 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 195,690 miles

Offside Front dip beam output light intensity slight reduce

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 182,576 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 180,299 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 180,295 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 174,635 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 174,614 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 168,880 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 162,834 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 147,518 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 132,711 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 121,821 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 107,059 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 90,358 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 75,484 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 75,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 XCU 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 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XCU, 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 XCU registered?

AE63 XCU is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 19 September 2013.

Is AE63 XCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 XCU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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