2013 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · DL08 POW
2013 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 91,768 miles. MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,768 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 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.
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DL08 POW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 91,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DL08 POW 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 520 (DL08 POW) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
DL08 POW Mileage History
- 27/03/202474,386 mi
- 29/03/202474,386 mi
- 02/04/202583,805 mi+9,419 mi
- 20/04/202691,768 mi+7,963 mi
- 20/04/202691,768 mi
Average of roughly 8,418 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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