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AF63 PVE

2013 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,639 mi
Last recorded167,639 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF63 PVE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 May 2026 167,639 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 159,097 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 146,358 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 134,505 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 116,911 miles

trigger point not met

Pass 9 Mar 2021 100,597 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 94,432 miles

Front Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Jan 2019 78,917 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))

trigger point not met and n/s/f mirror glass damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2017 66,121 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass damaged

both sides front tyres worn on outer edges and child seat fitted

trigger point not met and undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 56,018 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 PVE is a 2013 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PVE, 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 PVE registered?

AF63 PVE is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 4 November 2013.

Is AF63 PVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF63 PVE shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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