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AO63 FWL

2013 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,497 mi
Last recorded99,497 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 99,497 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 99,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 92,998 miles

Nearside Front Condensation in headlamp, starting to affect beam image.

Service due msg illuminated.

Fail 13 Feb 2025 92,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords X1 deep cut to cords yellow chalk. Bridgestone 275/40/R18 99Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service due msg illuminated.

Nearside Front Condensation in headlamp, starting to affect beam image.

Pass 14 Feb 2024 83,348 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 76,102 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 both sides tyres on wear indicators. Pirelli P7 275/40/R18 99Y (5.2.3 (e))

Service due msg illuminated.

Fail 13 Feb 2023 76,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump working but either pump an/or jets blocked. (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 both sides tyres on wear indicators. Pirelli P7 275/40/R18 99Y (5.2.3 (e))

Service due msg illuminated.

Pass 11 Feb 2022 69,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 63,503 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 54,627 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2020 54,627 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2019 46,657 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim dented

Nearside tyres 3mm & n/s/f worn outeredge

Offside Rear disc corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2018 36,454 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 30,954 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 30,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 FWL is a 2013 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FWL, 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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AO63 FWL is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 13 November 2013.

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