2013 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · FA12 ADA
2013 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 145,885 miles. MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,885 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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FA12 ADA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 145,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FA12 ADA 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 (FA12 ADA) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
FA12 ADA Mileage History
- 13/09/202289,098 mi
- 18/09/202397,634 mi+8,536 mi
- 16/09/2024108,401 mi+10,767 mi
- 08/09/2025123,871 mi+15,470 mi
- 16/09/2026145,885 mi+22,014 mi
Average of roughly 14,169 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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