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AO63 FNX

2013 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,393 mi
Last recorded162,393 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO63 FNX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 162,393 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 154,131 miles

Rear Rear shock dust covers adrift

Pass 4 Oct 2023 144,911 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 136,874 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 136,871 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 128,928 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 128,928 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 122,637 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 119,895 miles

both front tyre valves cracked

covers fitted obscuring some items of test

Pass 17 Oct 2018 117,456 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 105,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 90,118 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (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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AO63 FNX is a 2013 BMW 520 in Silver 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 AO63 FNX, 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 AO63 FNX registered?

AO63 FNX is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 24 October 2013.

Is AO63 FNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO63 FNX 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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