2018 BMW 520D M Sport Auto 2.0L Diesel · RA63 ADZ
2018 BMW 520D M Sport Auto (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2018. MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520D M SPORT AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (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.
RA63 ADZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2025
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RA63 ADZ Mileage History
- 02/12/202349,280 mi
- 02/01/202450,172 mi+892 mi
- 13/09/202471,962 mi+21,790 mi
- 09/10/20250 mi-71,962 mi
Average of roughly -26,587 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
RA63 ADZ 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 2018 BMW 520D M Sport Auto (RA63 ADZ) between December 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 October 2025 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: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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