The road tax status for AF61 SZC is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for AF61 SZC?

The MOT for AF61 SZC is valid and due for renewal on or before 27 April 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of AF61 SZC?

The recorded mileage for AF61 SZC is 136,400 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is AF61 SZC ULEZ compliant?

No, AF61 SZC does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Does AF61 SZC have an outstanding safety recall?

Yes, AF61 SZC is recorded with an outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice under official DVSA records. Vehicle manufacturers are legally required to rectify safety recalls free of charge at any authorised franchised dealership.

Official DVLA Record

Outstanding Recall

2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · AF61 SZC

AF61 SZC

2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2011. Recorded mileage 136,400 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model: BMW 520
Year / Origin: 2011 · Peterborough
Safety Recall: Recall Notice
MOT Status: Valid until 27/04/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 136,400 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official 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.

MOT Status

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Valid until 27/04/2026

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Mileage: 136,400 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2011
Engine: 1995cc

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AF61 SZC Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2025
136,400 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

✗ Outstanding recall notice

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AF61 SZC Mileage History

19/01/202382,975 mi
20/04/2024113,064 mi+30,089 mi
22/04/2024113,192 mi+128 mi
29/04/2024113,192 mi
25/04/2025136,400 mi+23,208 mi

Average of roughly 23,604 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

AF61 SZC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 10:53

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 (AF61 SZC) between January 2023 and April 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 25 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 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 Road wheel fixing missing rusty threads (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))”; “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction hanging fro”.

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