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FE63 YFN

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,990 mi
Last recorded111,990 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE63 YFN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 111,990 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Starting to split (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 111,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Starting to split (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 103,926 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 99,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 99,488 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18 A (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 92,697 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 87,359 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 82,448 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 71,682 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 62,354 miles

emissions too clean to read

Fail 19 Oct 2017 62,354 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

emissions too clean to read

Pass 21 Oct 2016 49,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FE63 YFN is a 2013 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YFN, 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 YFN registered?

FE63 YFN is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 29 October 2013.

Is FE63 YFN safe to buy?

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