2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · BF11 WHP
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 145,035 miles. MOT expired on 26 Nov 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,035 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.
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.
BF11 WHP Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2023
- 145,035 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF11 WHP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 520 (BF11 WHP) between April 2014 and November 2023.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2023 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 (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))”.
BF11 WHP Mileage History
- 22/04/201441,682 mi
- 17/06/201554,701 mi+13,019 mi
- 17/06/201665,833 mi+11,132 mi
- 17/06/201665,833 mi
- 17/06/201775,950 mi+10,117 mi
- 14/06/201886,758 mi+10,808 mi
- 06/06/201994,496 mi+7,738 mi
- 28/05/202097,389 mi+2,893 mi
- 13/07/2021111,399 mi+14,010 mi
- 15/07/2021111,400 mi+1 mi
- 01/07/2022117,802 mi+6,402 mi
- 15/11/2022127,848 mi+10,046 mi
- 10/11/2023144,962 mi+17,114 mi
- 27/11/2023145,035 mi+73 mi
Average of roughly 10,768 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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