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AU63 VZN

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

182,098 mi
Last recorded182,098 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU63 VZN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 182,098 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 173,045 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 173,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 156,503 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 142,102 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 134,752 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 134,752 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 123,626 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 111,929 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 99,511 miles

Front dpf flexi tube/pipe damaged

Offside Rear Inner inner edge of tyre worn

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2018 93,749 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 85,595 miles

Front flexible exhaust joint broken up

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Windscreen broken outside swept area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 85,595 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front flexible exhaust joint broken up

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

Windscreen broken outside swept area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 63,120 miles

Large crack running across bottom edge of windscreen

Fail 14 Sep 2016 63,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Large crack running across bottom edge of windscreen

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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AU63 VZN is a 2013 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AU63 VZN, 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 AU63 VZN registered?

AU63 VZN is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 3 October 2013.

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The MOT history for AU63 VZN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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