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AF63 JTY

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,149 mi
Last recorded112,149 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF63 JTY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 112,149 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2025 112,149 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 101,922 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 101,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Yellow marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Yellow marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 88,696 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 77,761 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 67,902 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 61,450 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 55,565 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 48,085 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 36,651 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 36,651 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the treads (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 27,345 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 JTY is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 JTY, 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 JTY registered?

AF63 JTY is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is AF63 JTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF63 JTY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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