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AK63 ODW

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,410 mi
Last recorded121,410 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK63 ODW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 121,410 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 117,904 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 117,904 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 100,676 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 82,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 66,895 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 58,090 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 58,090 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 50,069 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 41,592 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 31,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 24,257 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 18,233 miles

Engine covers and under trays 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 ODW is a 2013 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AK63 ODW, 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 ODW registered?

AK63 ODW is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 27 December 2013.

Is AK63 ODW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK63 ODW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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