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AY63 VKS

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,068 mi
Last recorded124,068 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 VKS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 124,068 miles

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 6 Apr 2022 121,271 miles

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 7 Sep 2021 112,025 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 112,025 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 108,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 101,638 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 101,638 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 101,417 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 101,417 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 96,453 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 87,294 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 74,509 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 64,858 miles

Engine top cover and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 14 Oct 2017 58,772 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 46,090 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VKS is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VKS, 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 VKS registered?

AY63 VKS is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 3 October 2013.

Is AY63 VKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY63 VKS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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