2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · EY11 EHM
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 May 2011. Recorded mileage 188,179 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,179 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EY11 EHM Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 188,179 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EY11 EHM 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 EHM) between April 2014 and July 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
EY11 EHM Mileage History
- 24/04/201421,667 mi
- 22/04/201529,649 mi+7,982 mi
- 22/05/201650,218 mi+20,569 mi
- 21/05/201775,282 mi+25,064 mi
- 26/05/201895,268 mi+19,986 mi
- 01/06/2019108,650 mi+13,382 mi
- 13/06/2020114,603 mi+5,953 mi
- 18/06/2021124,278 mi+9,675 mi
- 08/06/2022139,435 mi+15,157 mi
- 17/06/2023164,914 mi+25,479 mi
- 30/06/2023165,192 mi+278 mi
- 30/06/2023165,192 mi
- 01/07/2024181,228 mi+16,036 mi
- 27/06/2025186,519 mi+5,291 mi
- 10/07/2025186,664 mi+145 mi
- 08/07/2026188,179 mi+1,515 mi
Average of roughly 13,643 miles per year across 16 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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