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AF63 SXA

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

171,140 mi
Last recorded171,140 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 171,140 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 161,295 miles

Nearside Front 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 14 Oct 2023 152,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 141,677 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 130,340 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 121,604 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 103,909 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 103,909 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT ON INNER EDGE AND NAIL IN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 73,119 miles

cracks to rear suspension bellows

Pass 25 Oct 2017 51,102 miles

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 5 Oct 2016 38,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front wiper smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front wiper smearing slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

all factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

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 SXA is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 SXA, 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 SXA registered?

AF63 SXA is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 14 November 2013.

Is AF63 SXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF63 SXA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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