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AK63 KBY

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,376 mi
Last recorded113,376 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK63 KBY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 113,376 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components.

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Under covers obscuring some components.

Fail 12 Nov 2025 113,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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))

Under covers obscuring some components.

Pass 8 Nov 2024 108,231 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All effected (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers obscuring some components

Under covers obscuring some components

Pass 31 Oct 2023 101,330 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 101,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2022 93,091 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 82,717 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under covers obscuring some components

Fail 4 Nov 2021 82,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Engine covers obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under covers obscuring some components

Pass 19 Oct 2020 69,224 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 56,731 miles

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

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

Under-trays are fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2018 50,095 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 42,101 miles

undertrays/covers fitted

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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AK63 KBY 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 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 AK63 KBY, 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.

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What year was AK63 KBY registered?

AK63 KBY is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 2 December 2013.

Is AK63 KBY safe to buy?

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