2013 BMW 520D SE 2.0L Heavy oil · BM02 AMD
2013 BMW 520D SE (2.0L, heavy oil). First registered 20 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 140,503 miles. MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520D SE
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,503 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
BM02 AMD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2026
- 140,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BM02 AMD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 520D Se (BM02 AMD) between June 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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.
BM02 AMD Mileage History
- 06/06/2023122,898 mi
- 05/06/2024125,953 mi+3,055 mi
- 05/06/2024125,953 mi
- 22/06/2025139,128 mi+13,175 mi
- 22/08/2026140,503 mi+1,375 mi
Average of roughly 5,483 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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