2011 BMW 520D SE 2.0L Gas bi fuel · CDZ 515
2011 BMW 520D SE (2.0L, gas bi fuel). First registered 23 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 246,019 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520D SE
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 246,019 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- GAS BI FUEL · 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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CDZ 515 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 246,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CDZ 515 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 520D Se (CDZ 515) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
CDZ 515 Mileage History
- 28/08/2023221,349 mi
- 02/09/2023221,485 mi+136 mi
- 09/09/2024234,709 mi+13,224 mi
- 09/09/2025245,438 mi+10,729 mi
- 25/09/2025246,019 mi+581 mi
Average of roughly 11,866 miles per year across 5 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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