2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · EY11 EHC
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 178,515 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,515 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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EY11 EHC Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 178,515 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EY11 EHC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 520 (EY11 EHC) between March 2014 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
EY11 EHC Mileage History
- 26/03/201462,231 mi
- 07/04/201581,438 mi+19,207 mi
- 26/05/201690,927 mi+9,489 mi
- 02/06/201797,662 mi+6,735 mi
- 02/06/201797,662 mi
- 29/05/2018108,758 mi+11,096 mi
- 21/06/2018108,760 mi+2 mi
- 27/06/2019119,210 mi+10,450 mi
- 03/11/2020133,389 mi+14,179 mi
- 04/11/2021143,750 mi+10,361 mi
- 02/12/2022152,691 mi+8,941 mi
- 02/12/2022152,696 mi+5 mi
- 01/03/2024161,174 mi+8,478 mi
- 21/03/2025169,519 mi+8,345 mi
- 20/07/2026178,515 mi+8,996 mi
- 20/07/2026178,515 mi
Average of roughly 9,440 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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