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AF63 AHJ

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,534 mi
Last recorded115,534 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF63 AHJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 115,534 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 110,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 105,619 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 100,148 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 95,191 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 90,948 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 87,818 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 87,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 81,799 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

no print out due to diesel low emission

under cover trays fitted front to rear obscuring some components

Pass 22 Sep 2017 74,271 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chip (8.3.1a)

no print out due to diesel low emission

Pass 20 Oct 2016 69,311 miles

Emissions not detected

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven wear to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pads approx. 80% worn

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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AF63 AHJ is a 2013 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AF63 AHJ, 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 AF63 AHJ registered?

AF63 AHJ is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is AF63 AHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF63 AHJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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