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AK63 VHN

2013 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,261 mi
Last recorded149,261 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK63 VHN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 149,261 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 149,261 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 146,080 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 146,080 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 139,510 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 124,302 miles

has under trays, engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2021 111,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.64mm --- this tyre is very close to limit --- advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2021 111,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.64mm --- this tyre is very close to limit --- advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2020 99,948 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

has under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2019 87,927 miles

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

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

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

has under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2018 78,661 miles

front screen has a chip in zone a

under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2017 65,222 miles

under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2016 49,463 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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AK63 VHN is a 2013 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VHN, 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 VHN registered?

AK63 VHN is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 23 December 2013.

Is AK63 VHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK63 VHN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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