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AF63 PJJ

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,354 mi
Last recorded134,354 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 134,354 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 118,851 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 101,029 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 74,524 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 18 Dec 2017 59,517 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2017 59,453 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2016 46,181 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak from rear differential

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 PJJ is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF63 PJJ, 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 PJJ registered?

AF63 PJJ is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 11 November 2013.

Is AF63 PJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF63 PJJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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