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AF63 WXA

2013 BMW 528

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,191 mi
Last recorded156,191 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52850,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF63 WXA
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 156,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear differential bush deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2024 143,074 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 143,073 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 129,214 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 129,121 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 122,201 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 116,610 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 110,241 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 101,485 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 94,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 90,505 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 83,637 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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AF63 WXA is a 2013 BMW 528 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF63 WXA, 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 AF63 WXA registered?

AF63 WXA is a 2013 BMW 528, first registered on 2 December 2013.

Is AF63 WXA safe to buy?

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