2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · KP61 LHL
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 155,183 miles. MOT expired on 27 Feb 2021. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Feb 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,183 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.
KP61 LHL Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2020
- 155,183 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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KP61 LHL Mileage History
- 07/10/201472,108 mi
- 11/10/201472,109 mi+1 mi
- 09/10/2015137,738 km
- 24/12/201687,988 mi
- 06/01/2018112,006 mi+24,018 mi
- 23/01/2019134,869 mi+22,863 mi
- 28/02/2020155,183 mi+20,314 mi
Average of roughly 15,402 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
KP61 LHL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 520 (KP61 LHL) between October 2014 and February 2020.
The record contains 6 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 February 2020 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 (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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