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AO63 NHU

2013 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,381 mi
Last recorded140,381 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO63 NHU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 140,381 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 139,543 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 139,540 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 134,625 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 134,622 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))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 127,119 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 118,909 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 114,635 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 106,088 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 106,086 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% when brakes applied slowly (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 93,303 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - 245/45 r18 96 y bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 93,300 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - 245/45 r18 96 y bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 79,452 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 79,452 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 78,648 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 59,568 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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AO63 NHU is a 2013 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NHU, 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

How do I check the history of AO63 NHU?

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What year was AO63 NHU registered?

AO63 NHU is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 3 December 2013.

Is AO63 NHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO63 NHU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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