TFZ4961

BMW 520

2013 · Grey · Diesel · 1,995 cc

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MOT

Valid

Expires 20 May 2027 (200 days left)

Tax

Taxed

Due 01 Jul 2027 (242 days left)

Mileage

116,580 mi

At MOT on 19 May 2026

Outstanding safety recall. The DVSA reports an active manufacturer recall that has not been completed. Repairs are free at any main dealer. Check recall details

About TFZ4961

Registration TFZ4961 is a 2013 grey BMW 520 with a 1,995cc diesel engine. The vehicle is approximately 13 years old and therefore requires an annual MOT test.

The current MOT certificate is valid until 20 May 2027, which is 200 days away. Booking the next test early is recommended, as slots fill up quickly near expiry.

Vehicle tax is paid and next due on 01 July 2027, 242 days from today.

The vehicle has 13 MOT tests on record, including 10 passes and 3 failures, with 19 defects or advisories noted across the history.

Latest recorded mileage was 116,580 miles on 19 May 2026. The vehicle has covered an average of 8,021 miles per year across its MOT history, which is in line with the UK average.

CO₂ emissions are rated at 119 g/km.

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MOT History 13 tests

Recorded mileage and result at each MOT test Pass Fail

MOT test number: 729330182221
Expiry date: 20 May 2027
Mileage recorded: 116,580 MI
Registration at time of test: TFZ4961
Data source: DVSA

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT test number: 845996365146
Mileage recorded: 107,753 MI
Registration at time of test: TFZ4961
Data source: DVSA

DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

MOT test number: 534830494187
Expiry date: 05 Aug 2020
Mileage recorded: 85,902 MI
Registration at time of test: TFZ4961
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

MOT test number: 867074116174
Mileage recorded: 85,902 MI
Registration at time of test: TFZ4961
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

PRS Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

MOT test number: 675180748552
Expiry date: 03 Jul 2018
Mileage recorded: 46,765 MI
Registration at time of test: TFZ4961
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

MOT test number: 964148547398
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2017
Mileage recorded: 36,879 MI
Registration at time of test: TFZ4961
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ADVISORY Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle specifications

Model: 520
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Engine Size: 1,995 cc
First Registered: Feb 2013
First Used on Road: 04 Feb 2013
CO2 Emissions: 119 g/km
Wheelplan: 2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Type Approval: M1
Last V5C Issued: 12 Jan 2018
Safety Recall: Yes (action required)
Export Marker: No

Tyre Size

Standard fitment 225/55R17

All four wheels 17" wheel

225/55R17 V 97

Fitted to front and rear

Width

225 mm

Tread width

Profile

55%

Sidewall

Wheel

17"

Rim

Speed V

149 mph

Max speed

Load 97

730 kg

Per tyre

What do these numbers mean?

Take 225/45R18 W 91 as an example:

225 is the tread width in millimetres.
45 is the profile: the sidewall height is 45% of the width.
R18 means a radial tyre on an 18 inch wheel.
W is the speed rating (the fastest the tyre is rated for, 168 mph here).
91 is the load index (the most weight one tyre can carry, 615 kg here).

Manufacturer standard (OE) tyre sizes for this vehicle. Always check the sizes printed on your existing tyres or the sticker inside the driver's door before buying, as fitments can vary by trim and wheel option.

What this Bmw costs to run

Based on live UK average diesel (b7) prices and the official CO2 figure.

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Fuel economy: 62.9 mpg; From 119 g/km CO2
Cost per mile: 14.3p; At 198.4p/litre
Fill-up: £119.04; Approx. 60L tank
Yearly fuel: £1,061; At 7,400 miles/year

Estimates use the official CO2 figure with a real-world correction. Fuel price is the UK average from 8129 forecourts via the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme. Real-world MPG can vary by 10-15%.

Data from DVLA & DVSA. For personal use only, always verify independently before purchase decisions. Last updated 31 Oct 2026 at 22:46.