2013 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · YF13 PKC
2013 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 106,100 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,100 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.
YF13 PKC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2025
- 106,100 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.
YF13 PKC 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 (YF13 PKC) between June 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 July 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
YF13 PKC Mileage History
- 20/06/202248,501 mi
- 20/06/202367,615 mi+19,114 mi
- 26/06/202486,969 mi+19,354 mi
- 26/06/202486,969 mi
- 09/07/2025106,100 mi+19,131 mi
Average of roughly 18,871 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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