2013 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · R23 FAM
2013 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 196,718 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,718 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R23 FAM Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 196,718 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R23 FAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 520 (R23 FAM) between October 2016 and September 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 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 (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
R23 FAM Mileage History
- 05/10/201642,830 mi
- 25/01/201744,504 mi+1,674 mi
- 09/01/201850,130 mi+5,626 mi
- 23/05/201858,668 mi+8,538 mi
- 18/06/201979,683 mi+21,015 mi
- 26/06/201979,683 mi
- 15/07/201981,992 mi+2,309 mi
- 29/07/2020101,278 mi+19,286 mi
- 30/06/2021115,376 mi+14,098 mi
- 03/08/2022127,022 mi+11,646 mi
- 20/08/2022128,697 mi+1,675 mi
- 18/08/2023148,830 mi+20,133 mi
- 21/08/2024171,234 mi+22,404 mi
- 21/08/2025183,123 mi+11,889 mi
- 07/09/2026196,718 mi+13,595 mi
Average of roughly 15,509 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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