2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · CH55 ASA
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2011. Recorded mileage 99,022 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,022 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.
CH55 ASA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 99,022 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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CH55 ASA Mileage History
- 23/02/202364,519 mi
- 28/02/202476,005 mi+11,486 mi
- 28/02/202476,005 mi
- 25/02/202587,306 mi+11,301 mi
- 02/03/202699,022 mi+11,716 mi
Average of roughly 11,426 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CH55 ASA 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 (CH55 ASA) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 March 2026 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: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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