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AE63 BSU

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

159,980 mi
Last recorded159,980 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 BSU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 159,980 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 159,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2024 154,165 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 147,389 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 139,298 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 130,543 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 123,396 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 116,080 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 108,772 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 99,880 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 90,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low on inner edge (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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AE63 BSU is a 2013 BMW 520 in Grey 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 AE63 BSU, 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

How do I check the history of AE63 BSU?

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What year was AE63 BSU registered?

AE63 BSU is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is AE63 BSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 BSU 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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