2013 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · MP53 CRS
2013 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22/05/2013. Recorded mileage 103,276 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,276 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2013
- Engine
- 1995cc
MP53 CRS Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 103,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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MP53 CRS Mileage History
- 23/04/201963,769 mi
- 21/10/202075,951 mi+12,182 mi
- 21/10/202181,231 mi+5,280 mi
- 22/10/202181,231 mi
- 04/10/202285,648 mi+4,417 mi
- 20/10/202390,904 mi+5,256 mi
- 04/11/202390,945 mi+41 mi
- 26/09/202495,691 mi+4,746 mi
- 02/10/202495,693 mi+2 mi
- 04/09/2025103,276 mi+7,583 mi
Average of roughly 6,204 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
MP53 CRS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 520 (MP53 CRS) between April 2019 and September 2025.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective access door flap wont open (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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