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FG63 WLA

2013 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

151,428 mi
Last recorded151,428 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG63 WLA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 151,428 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated needs replacing ASAP (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 138,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald around inner tread, cords or ply not showing yet. Advise to replace asap 225/55/17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing around inner tread and close to wear markers

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 138,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x1 bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire rubbing on wheel

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald around inner tread, cords or ply not showing yet. Advise to replace asap 225/55/17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing around inner tread and close to wear markers

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 127,745 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2022 119,295 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 105,096 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2020 97,855 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear and front ()

Nearside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2019 88,737 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 75,872 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 62,417 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 47,447 miles

Front brake discs worn.

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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FG63 WLA is a 2013 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WLA, 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 FG63 WLA registered?

FG63 WLA is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 22 November 2013.

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The MOT history for FG63 WLA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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