2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · CD08 DOD
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 129,416 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,416 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CD08 DOD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2025
- 129,416 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CD08 DOD 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 (CD08 DOD) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
CD08 DOD Mileage History
- 14/11/2023124,864 mi
- 29/10/2024127,029 mi+2,165 mi
- 01/11/2024127,061 mi+32 mi
- 11/11/2025129,362 mi+2,301 mi
- 29/11/2025129,416 mi+54 mi
Average of roughly 2,229 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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