2013 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · PB08 ALY
2013 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Dec 2013. Recorded mileage 184,210 miles. MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,210 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PB08 ALY Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 184,210 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PB08 ALY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 520 (PB08 ALY) between January 2017 and April 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 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: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
PB08 ALY Mileage History
- 13/01/201784,823 mi
- 29/12/2017104,193 mi+19,370 mi
- 12/03/201995,123 mi-9,070 mi
- 12/03/201995,123 mi
- 16/03/2020133,908 mi+38,785 mi
- 10/03/2021143,547 mi+9,639 mi
- 11/04/2022152,386 mi+8,839 mi
- 19/04/2023163,207 mi+10,821 mi
- 20/04/2023163,236 mi+29 mi
- 20/04/2023163,236 mi
- 15/04/2024171,939 mi+8,703 mi
- 22/04/2025176,112 mi+4,173 mi
- 22/04/2025176,112 mi
- 13/04/2026184,210 mi+8,098 mi
Average of roughly 10,750 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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