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AV63 FDO

2013 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,501 mi
Last recorded86,501 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV63 FDO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 86,501 miles

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

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn to 2mm 225/55 R 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both 225/55 R 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

service light on

Pass 19 Nov 2024 84,847 miles

exhaust is rusty

front discs are worn

r/n/s tyre is worn to 3mm and worn at outer edge

Pass 27 Nov 2023 83,342 miles

exhaust is rusty

exhaust is rusty

f/o/s jacking point is missing

r/n/s tyre is worn at outer edge

Pass 15 Nov 2022 81,501 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 81,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 77,868 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 74,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 69,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 65,021 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 57,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm, bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm, bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 44,436 miles

Front inner brake pads possible wearing thin

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge and deteroirated

Offside front tyre is wearing outer edge and deteroirated

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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AV63 FDO is a 2013 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV63 FDO, 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 AV63 FDO registered?

AV63 FDO is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is AV63 FDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV63 FDO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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