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AV63 FDX

2013 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,170 mi
Last recorded136,170 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV63 FDX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 136,170 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front brake pipe corroding.

Offside rear brake pipe corroding.

Slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Fail 15 Jan 2026 136,170 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front brake pipe corroding.

Offside rear brake pipe corroding.

Slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Pass 16 Jan 2025 125,202 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads getting low.

Pass 4 Jan 2024 114,598 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear reflector damaged.

Offside front brake pipe corroding.

Pass 17 Jan 2023 106,355 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

TPMS warning lamp on tyres pressure low

covers impede parts of inspection

Fail 17 Jan 2023 106,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

TPMS warning lamp on tyres pressure low

covers impede parts of inspection

Pass 7 Jan 2022 99,891 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept area on passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 94,993 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Fail 22 Dec 2020 94,989 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Offside rear tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

TPMS lamp on.

Pass 9 Jan 2020 89,237 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Obstruction removed from driver's view prior to MoT testing.

Fail 9 Jan 2020 89,233 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Obstruction removed from driver's view prior to MoT testing.

Pass 17 Dec 2018 83,665 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust emissions too low to measure.

Offside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 5 Jan 2018 78,492 miles

Exhaust emissions too low to measure.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

Offside rear tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Pass 16 Jan 2017 74,007 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 73,985 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise early replacement (4.1.E.1)

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

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 FDX is a 2013 BMW 520 in White 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 AV63 FDX, 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

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What year was AV63 FDX registered?

AV63 FDX is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 17 December 2013.

Is AV63 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV63 FDX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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