2013 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · YA13 LDX
2013 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Aug 2013. Recorded mileage 191,005 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,005 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA13 LDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 191,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA13 LDX 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 LDX) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 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 (9 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
YA13 LDX Mileage History
- 04/08/2023154,718 mi
- 05/08/2024168,529 mi+13,811 mi
- 31/07/2025179,798 mi+11,269 mi
- 13/08/2025179,799 mi+1 mi
- 13/07/2026191,005 mi+11,206 mi
Average of roughly 12,341 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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