2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · FE61 WRO
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 205,216 miles. MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,216 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE61 WRO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 205,216 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE61 WRO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 520 (FE61 WRO) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 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: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”.
FE61 WRO Mileage History
- 31/10/2023188,890 mi
- 31/10/2023188,890 mi
- 26/10/2024197,650 mi+8,760 mi
- 28/10/2024197,691 mi+41 mi
- 31/10/2025205,216 mi+7,525 mi
Average of roughly 8,158 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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