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AO63 SEY

2013 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,495 mi
Last recorded71,495 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 71,495 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 67,576 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 65,462 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 65,429 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged damaged ()

Pass 14 Jan 2022 63,516 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 63,449 miles

Brake performance not tested Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 61,910 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 60,318 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 57,215 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 48,365 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 38,818 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 38,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 SEY is a 2013 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SEY, 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 AO63 SEY registered?

AO63 SEY is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2013.

Is AO63 SEY safe to buy?

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