2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · DG11 GJF
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 181,941 miles. MOT expired on 27 May 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,941 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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DG11 GJF Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2025
- 181,941 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.
DG11 GJF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 520 (DG11 GJF) between February 2014 and May 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 May 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 (7 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
DG11 GJF Mileage History
- 19/02/201419,197 mi
- 10/03/201523,755 mi+4,558 mi
- 30/12/201527,935 mi+4,180 mi
- 13/01/201745,834 mi+17,899 mi
- 09/01/201858,987 mi+13,153 mi
- 13/03/201981,804 mi+22,817 mi
- 14/03/2020104,926 mi+23,122 mi
- 12/04/2021111,905 mi+6,979 mi
- 27/05/2022128,129 mi+16,224 mi
- 26/05/2023148,340 mi+20,211 mi
- 29/05/2024168,866 mi+20,526 mi
- 16/05/2025181,933 mi+13,067 mi
- 16/05/2025181,941 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 14,483 miles per year across 13 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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