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AY63 VKN

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,309 mi
Last recorded122,309 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2026 122,309 miles

Offside Headlamp rings not working?

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2025 120,260 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2024 116,710 miles

UNDERBODY PROTECTION FITTED

Pass 3 Feb 2023 113,509 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 103,478 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pads worn

Undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Feb 2021 94,865 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 11 Feb 2020 88,949 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 76,940 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 73,324 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 21 Nov 2017 57,444 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 38,449 miles

Nearside Front tyre low tread outer edge 1.6mm

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre low tread outer edge 2.2mm

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 VKN is a 2013 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AY63 VKN, 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 VKN registered?

AY63 VKN is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 11 December 2013.

Is AY63 VKN safe to buy?

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