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AF63 GVC

2013 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,970 mi
Last recorded123,970 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF63 GVC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 123,970 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 123,941 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 117,365 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 117,354 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2023 108,302 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 102,785 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 97,134 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 97,134 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 85,897 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 64,200 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 60,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 60,707 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 47,584 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)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 34,037 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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AF63 GVC is a 2013 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF63 GVC, 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 GVC registered?

AF63 GVC is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 9 October 2013.

Is AF63 GVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF63 GVC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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