2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · EY11 ECJ
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 198,140 miles. MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,140 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EY11 ECJ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 198,140 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EY11 ECJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 520 (EY11 ECJ) between February 2014 and September 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))”.
EY11 ECJ Mileage History
- 24/02/201470,994 mi
- 30/05/201474,366 mi+3,372 mi
- 30/05/201592,589 mi+18,223 mi
- 03/06/2016104,680 mi+12,091 mi
- 20/05/2017123,715 mi+19,035 mi
- 29/05/2018136,923 mi+13,208 mi
- 29/05/2019152,071 mi+15,148 mi
- 30/05/2019152,071 mi
- 09/10/2020161,625 mi+9,554 mi
- 11/10/2021165,031 mi+3,406 mi
- 11/10/2021165,031 mi
- 06/10/2022168,347 mi+3,316 mi
- 06/10/2022168,347 mi
- 21/10/2023175,204 mi+6,857 mi
- 19/10/2024185,068 mi+9,864 mi
- 09/10/2025195,050 mi+9,982 mi
- 24/09/2026198,140 mi+3,090 mi
Average of roughly 10,107 miles per year across 17 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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