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AF63 UHO

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

195,897 mi
Last recorded195,897 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 195,897 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 187,140 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 175,781 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 163,768 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 148,041 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 118,283 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 86,262 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 86,262 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nut possibly loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 84,803 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 78,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mil across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mil across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 78,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower bush has separated from its housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test various air fresheners

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2020 78,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower bush has separated from its housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test various air fresheners

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 72,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 72,787 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 68,603 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 54,444 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 32,730 miles

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

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

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 UHO is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UHO, 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 UHO registered?

AF63 UHO is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 15 November 2013.

Is AF63 UHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF63 UHO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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