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AF63 RMZ

2013 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,742 mi
Last recorded85,742 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF63 RMZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 85,742 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 85,742 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 76,493 miles

Both front tyres worn badly on edges

Both front tyres worn badly on edges

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 53,707 miles

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

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

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)

smoke test too clean to read.

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 RMZ is a 2013 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RMZ, 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 RMZ registered?

AF63 RMZ is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 1 November 2013.

Is AF63 RMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF63 RMZ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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