2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · RR11 AAR
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 193,153 miles. MOT valid until 16 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,153 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.
RR11 AAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 193,153 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RR11 AAR Mileage History
- 18/10/2022179,213 mi
- 07/10/2023184,263 mi+5,050 mi
- 21/09/2024190,324 mi+6,061 mi
- 20/09/2025193,134 mi+2,810 mi
- 30/09/2025193,153 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 4,723 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RR11 AAR 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 2011 BMW 520 (RR11 AAR) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 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 (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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