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2013 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · MIA 1141

MIA 1141

2013 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 115,169 miles. MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
BMW 520
Year / Origin
2013 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 18 Oct 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 May 2027)
Recorded Mileage
115,169 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 18 Oct 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 May 2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2013
Engine
1995cc
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MIA 1141 Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
  • 115,169 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

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MIA 1141 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Sept 2026, 03:46
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 520 (MIA 1141) between October 2023 and September 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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MIA 1141 Mileage History

  1. 13/10/2023101,533 mi
  2. 18/10/2023101,571 mi+38 mi
  3. 03/10/2024107,086 mi+5,515 mi
  4. 09/10/2025110,927 mi+3,841 mi
  5. 23/09/2026115,169 mi+4,242 mi

Average of roughly 4,629 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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May be subject to ULEZ charges
No Open Safety Recalls

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85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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