2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · AO11 ABF
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 185,209 miles. MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,209 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.
AO11 ABF Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2024
- 185,209 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: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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AO11 ABF Mileage History
- 26/06/201463,542 mi
- 09/06/201585,792 mi+22,250 mi
- 02/07/201699,293 mi+13,501 mi
- 15/06/2017115,778 mi+16,485 mi
- 03/07/2018125,614 mi+9,836 mi
- 10/07/2018125,624 mi+10 mi
- 27/07/2019133,395 mi+7,771 mi
- 13/02/2021148,028 mi+14,633 mi
- 11/02/2022153,276 mi+5,248 mi
- 10/03/2023170,954 mi+17,678 mi
- 12/03/2024185,209 mi+14,255 mi
Average of roughly 12,528 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
AO11 ABF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 520 (AO11 ABF) between June 2014 and March 2024.
The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 2024 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 (10 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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