2013 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · SS61 COT
2013 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 154,158 miles. MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,158 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SS61 COT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 154,158 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SS61 COT 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 2013 BMW 520 (SS61 COT) between October 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Front fog lamp does not face the front (4.5.4 (a))”; “Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))”.
SS61 COT Mileage History
- 09/10/2023130,378 mi
- 12/10/2024138,471 mi+8,093 mi
- 27/09/2025145,827 mi+7,356 mi
- 21/09/2026154,157 mi+8,330 mi
- 22/09/2026154,158 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,050 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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