2013 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · BJ02 CAM
2013 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Dec 2013. Recorded mileage 137,027 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,027 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ02 CAM Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 137,027 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ02 CAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 520 (BJ02 CAM) between November 2016 and March 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
BJ02 CAM Mileage History
- 28/11/201658,035 mi
- 27/11/201771,535 mi+13,500 mi
- 28/11/201771,538 mi+3 mi
- 18/12/201878,730 mi+7,192 mi
- 12/12/201990,652 mi+11,922 mi
- 13/12/201990,657 mi+5 mi
- 15/12/202096,974 mi+6,317 mi
- 16/12/202096,978 mi+4 mi
- 16/12/2021105,832 mi+8,854 mi
- 20/12/2021105,832 mi
- 11/02/2023114,869 mi+9,037 mi
- 21/02/2024120,123 mi+5,254 mi
- 21/02/2024120,123 mi
- 04/02/2025127,930 mi+7,807 mi
- 04/02/2025127,931 mi+1 mi
- 06/03/2026137,027 mi+9,096 mi
Average of roughly 8,523 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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