2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · BD11 FVE
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Aug 2011. Recorded mileage 173,300 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,300 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
BD11 FVE Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 173,300 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD11 FVE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 520 (BD11 FVE) between August 2014 and June 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BD11 FVE Mileage History
- 13/08/201437,606 mi
- 13/08/201437,606 mi
- 24/07/201546,402 mi+8,796 mi
- 30/07/201660,416 mi+14,014 mi
- 27/07/201774,220 mi+13,804 mi
- 28/07/201886,667 mi+12,447 mi
- 26/07/2019102,586 mi+15,919 mi
- 04/02/2020107,237 mi+4,651 mi
- 08/02/2021115,657 mi+8,420 mi
- 09/02/2022124,801 mi+9,144 mi
- 08/02/2023142,078 mi+17,277 mi
- 26/01/2024149,724 mi+7,646 mi
- 29/01/2024149,763 mi+39 mi
- 14/01/2025153,492 mi+3,729 mi
- 06/02/2026168,547 mi+15,055 mi
- 19/06/2026173,300 mi+4,753 mi
Average of roughly 11,451 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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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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