2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · AT10 BUT
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2011. Recorded mileage 179,130 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,130 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.
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AT10 BUT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 179,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AT10 BUT 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 (AT10 BUT) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 December 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: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
AT10 BUT Mileage History
- 10/11/2022170,339 mi
- 10/11/2022170,339 mi
- 28/11/2023178,361 mi+8,022 mi
- 16/12/2024178,851 mi+490 mi
- 12/12/2025179,130 mi+279 mi
Average of roughly 2,846 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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