2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · EY11 HRR
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 161,084 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,084 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.
EY11 HRR Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2024
- 161,084 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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EY11 HRR Mileage History
- 08/03/201435,799 mi
- 26/03/201550,188 mi+14,389 mi
- 11/04/201673,926 mi+23,738 mi
- 17/06/201797,528 mi+23,602 mi
- 19/12/2018114,847 mi+17,319 mi
- 20/12/2018114,867 mi+20 mi
- 30/11/2019118,952 mi+4,085 mi
- 23/12/2020125,789 mi+6,837 mi
- 21/12/2021137,697 mi+11,908 mi
- 23/12/2021137,735 mi+38 mi
- 22/12/2022148,472 mi+10,737 mi
- 26/10/2023151,843 mi+3,371 mi
- 24/10/2024161,084 mi+9,241 mi
Average of roughly 11,784 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
EY11 HRR 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 (EY11 HRR) between March 2014 and October 2024.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
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