2013 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · LP13 PYA
2013 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 149,609 miles. MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. 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 19 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,609 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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LP13 PYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 149,609 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LP13 PYA Mileage History
- 09/08/2022107,987 mi
- 01/08/2023112,701 mi+4,714 mi
- 07/08/2024121,936 mi+9,235 mi
- 21/08/2025138,809 mi+16,873 mi
- 31/07/2026149,609 mi+10,800 mi
Average of roughly 10,468 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LP13 PYA MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 520 (LP13 PYA) between August 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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