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VU63 RFX

2013 BMW 528

Brown Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,148 mi
Last recorded69,148 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2013 BMW 52850,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU63 RFX
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 69,148 miles

brake wear warning displayed

Fail 31 Aug 2023 69,148 miles

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

brake wear warning displayed

Pass 20 Jun 2022 57,572 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 48,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge,some perishing and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 41,515 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 30,168 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges of tread

Fail 1 Oct 2018 30,164 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges of tread

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 23,222 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 23,222 miles

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 22,388 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 18,478 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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VU63 RFX is a 2013 BMW 528 in Brown with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2013 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 50,218 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 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU63 RFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 528 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VU63 RFX registered?

VU63 RFX is a 2013 BMW 528, first registered on 16 September 2013.

Is VU63 RFX safe to buy?

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