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BG63 AWX

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,390 mi
Last recorded84,390 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 AWX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 84,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 84,389 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 81,811 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 79,778 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 78,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 78,236 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wing mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 76,511 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front outer edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 75,435 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 75,435 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2019 72,082 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 10 Nov 2019 72,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 31 Oct 2018 66,882 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 58,791 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 58,784 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 42,448 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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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BG63 AWX 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 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 BG63 AWX, 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 BG63 AWX registered?

BG63 AWX is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2013.

Is BG63 AWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG63 AWX 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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