2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · FT60 MHO
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2011. Recorded mileage 200,983 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,983 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FT60 MHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 200,983 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT60 MHO 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 (FT60 MHO) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Position lamp not working Angel Eye (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
FT60 MHO Mileage History
- 16/03/2023159,870 mi
- 14/03/2024176,319 mi+16,449 mi
- 15/03/2024176,319 mi
- 19/02/2025190,584 mi+14,265 mi
- 11/03/2026200,983 mi+10,399 mi
Average of roughly 13,765 miles per year across 5 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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