2013 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · WM13 LDU
2013 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 82,342 miles. MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,342 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.
WM13 LDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 82,342 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WM13 LDU 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 (WM13 LDU) between December 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 February 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
WM13 LDU Mileage History
- 12/12/202268,628 mi
- 09/02/202470,788 mi+2,160 mi
- 06/02/202576,160 mi+5,372 mi
- 07/02/202576,161 mi+1 mi
- 11/02/202682,342 mi+6,181 mi
Average of roughly 4,329 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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