2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · FN11 PZT
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 109,710 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,710 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.
FN11 PZT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2025
- 109,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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FN11 PZT Mileage History
- 08/07/202380,299 mi
- 08/07/202496,696 mi+16,397 mi
- 17/06/2025109,710 mi+13,014 mi
Average of roughly 15,131 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
FN11 PZT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 520 (FN11 PZT) between July 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
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