2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · BV61 AXZ
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 156,160 miles. MOT valid until 02 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,160 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.
BV61 AXZ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2026
- 156,160 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BV61 AXZ Mileage History
- 07/09/201459,033 mi
- 25/08/201571,324 mi+12,291 mi
- 10/05/201679,659 mi+8,335 mi
- 29/04/201792,448 mi+12,789 mi
- 28/08/201898,672 mi+6,224 mi
- 20/06/2019104,603 mi+5,931 mi
- 27/06/2019104,615 mi+12 mi
- 20/01/2021122,011 mi+17,396 mi
- 28/09/2021124,501 mi+2,490 mi
- 01/10/2021124,507 mi+6 mi
- 03/10/2022128,159 mi+3,652 mi
- 04/10/2022128,160 mi+1 mi
- 21/09/2023132,040 mi+3,880 mi
- 19/09/2024136,356 mi+4,316 mi
- 18/09/2025149,190 mi+12,834 mi
- 23/09/2026156,067 mi+6,877 mi
- 26/09/2026156,160 mi+93 mi
Average of roughly 8,059 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
BV61 AXZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 520 (BV61 AXZ) between September 2014 and September 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm with shock absorber mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))”.
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