2013 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · LJ63 MCG
2013 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 174,554 miles. MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,554 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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LJ63 MCG Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 174,554 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ63 MCG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 520 (LJ63 MCG) between September 2016 and September 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LJ63 MCG Mileage History
- 08/09/201668,807 mi
- 25/09/201771,956 mi+3,149 mi
- 06/09/201893,407 mi+21,451 mi
- 11/10/2019119,741 mi+26,334 mi
- 11/10/2019119,745 mi+4 mi
- 05/10/2020125,871 mi+6,126 mi
- 05/10/2020125,871 mi
- 07/10/2021135,019 mi+9,148 mi
- 19/10/2022141,844 mi+6,825 mi
- 03/10/2023148,078 mi+6,234 mi
- 03/10/2023148,078 mi
- 07/10/2024156,265 mi+8,187 mi
- 07/10/2024156,265 mi
- 16/10/2025165,438 mi+9,173 mi
- 24/09/2026174,554 mi+9,116 mi
Average of roughly 10,530 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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