2013 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · J55 FCT
2013 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 150,027 miles. MOT valid until 05 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,027 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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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J55 FCT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 150,027 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J55 FCT 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 (J55 FCT) between September 2022 and October 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 (2 issues). 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.
J55 FCT Mileage History
- 13/09/2022108,452 mi
- 14/09/2023122,486 mi+14,034 mi
- 20/09/2024130,806 mi+8,320 mi
- 17/09/2025139,724 mi+8,918 mi
- 07/10/2026150,027 mi+10,303 mi
Average of roughly 10,225 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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