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FG63 VKJ

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,269 mi
Last recorded123,269 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 123,269 miles

engine top cover and lower covers fitted

smoke test too clean to register results

Pass 13 Feb 2024 112,795 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine & underbody covers fitted

exhaust emissions too low for the smoke analyser to read

Pass 23 Jan 2023 104,497 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 104,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 96,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to the wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

emissions too low for the smoke analyser to read

engine & under body covers fitted

engine service light is on

Fail 7 Jan 2022 96,518 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective full of condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to the wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside daytime running light not working

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

engine & under body covers fitted

engine service light is on

Pass 8 Jan 2021 87,772 miles

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2020 75,699 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

The exhaust emissions are too low for the smoke analyser to read

Pass 2 Jan 2019 52,356 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2017 34,303 miles

Emissions too low reading

front wipers slight smear - aero

Pass 9 Nov 2016 31,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre 3m - cuts - nail in - no cords - 245 45 R18 RFT

Pass 9 Nov 2016 31,833 miles

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 VKJ 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 83.3%.

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 VKJ, 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 VKJ registered?

FG63 VKJ is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 19 November 2013.

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The MOT history for FG63 VKJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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