2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · CF11 DHC
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 272,596 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 May 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 272,596 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.
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CF11 DHC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2025
- 272,596 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CF11 DHC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 520 (CF11 DHC) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
CF11 DHC Mileage History
- 20/06/2023249,293 mi
- 20/06/2023249,298 mi+5 mi
- 29/06/2024264,062 mi+14,764 mi
- 26/06/2025272,596 mi+8,534 mi
Average of roughly 11,549 miles per year across 4 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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