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FG63 VJJ

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

217,963 mi
Last recorded217,963 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG63 VJJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 217,963 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 217,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 197,473 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 175,529 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 175,502 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2021 150,184 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 126,930 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 107,244 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))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 98,170 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 79,496 miles

Windscreen wipers slight smearing

Pass 7 Nov 2016 61,160 miles

engine bay cover fitted

under car trays fitted

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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FG63 VJJ is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FG63 VJJ, 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 FG63 VJJ registered?

FG63 VJJ is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 12 November 2013.

Is FG63 VJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG63 VJJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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