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AJ63 NLN

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,861 mi
Last recorded100,861 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ63 NLN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 100,861 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 96,005 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 92,131 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 83,391 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 76,697 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 69,487 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 63,739 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 60,519 miles

under shield covering vital components

Fail 25 Aug 2018 60,519 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre worn on 2mm

under shield covering vital components

Pass 14 Sep 2017 56,257 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 56,257 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 52,123 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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AJ63 NLN is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ63 NLN, 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 AJ63 NLN registered?

AJ63 NLN is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 25 September 2013.

Is AJ63 NLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ63 NLN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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