2013 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · YA13 CWR
2013 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 170,395 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,395 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.
YA13 CWR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2025
- 170,395 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA13 CWR 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 (YA13 CWR) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (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: “Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Suspension system inoperative vehicle excessively leaning to one side (driver side) - may adversely affect braking and ”.
YA13 CWR Mileage History
- 26/04/2023133,806 mi
- 28/04/2023133,809 mi+3 mi
- 22/03/2024139,901 mi+6,092 mi
- 27/03/2024139,920 mi+19 mi
- 01/04/2025170,395 mi+30,475 mi
Average of roughly 18,927 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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