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2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · C23 BGD

C23 BGD

2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 124,403 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
BMW 520
Year / Origin
2011 · Cardiff
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 19 Jul 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
124,403 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 19 Jul 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2011
Engine
1995cc
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C23 BGD Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
  • 124,403 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

C23 BGD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Oct 2026, 16:11
MOT Analysis

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 2011 BMW 520 (C23 BGD) between July 2023 and July 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 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: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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FAIL
ADVISORY

C23 BGD Mileage History

  1. 08/07/2023107,431 mi
  2. 08/07/2023107,435 mi+4 mi
  3. 29/06/2024111,735 mi+4,300 mi
  4. 05/07/2025118,146 mi+6,411 mi
  5. 14/07/2026124,403 mi+6,257 mi

Average of roughly 5,625 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
No Open Safety Recalls

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
Older vehicle
No outstanding recalls
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