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AY63 GTF

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,520 mi
Last recorded164,520 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 GTF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 164,520 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 160,463 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 128,916 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 117,160 miles

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

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

unable to check underside off vehicle due to covers fitted.

Pass 28 Apr 2022 105,952 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear inner sides of rear brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2022 105,952 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear inner sides of rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 May 2021 99,460 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 99,458 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 93,582 miles

both front tyres slightly out of shape

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 5 Jun 2020 93,582 miles

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

both front tyres slightly out of shape

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 21 Jun 2019 82,516 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 29 Jun 2018 61,032 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 52,012 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 38,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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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AY63 GTF is a 2013 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AY63 GTF, 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 AY63 GTF registered?

AY63 GTF is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is AY63 GTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY63 GTF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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