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FE63 VNC

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,699 mi
Last recorded180,699 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE63 VNC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 180,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2023 178,389 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under Tray Fitted Not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Feb 2023 178,137 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under Tray Fitted Not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Nov 2021 172,018 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2020 160,068 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 160,068 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 156,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45 ZR18 100W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45 ZR18 100W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 135,364 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN BALD INNER EDGES CLOSE TO SHOWING CORDS

Fail 6 Sep 2018 135,350 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN BALD INNER EDGES CLOSE TO SHOWING CORDS

Pass 29 Sep 2017 111,385 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 70,118 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 70,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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FE63 VNC is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FE63 VNC, 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.

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What year was FE63 VNC registered?

FE63 VNC is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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