2013 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · LS63 VFN
2013 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 113,170 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 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 13 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,170 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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LS63 VFN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 113,170 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
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LS63 VFN 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 (LS63 VFN) between March 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
LS63 VFN Mileage History
- 21/03/202280,789 mi
- 14/09/202283,850 mi+3,061 mi
- 11/09/202394,150 mi+10,300 mi
- 14/01/2025103,744 mi+9,594 mi
- 13/01/2026113,170 mi+9,426 mi
Average of roughly 8,484 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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