2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · GY11 XMX
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2011. Recorded mileage 157,171 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,171 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.
GY11 XMX Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 157,171 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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GY11 XMX Mileage History
- 23/05/201476,005 mi
- 08/12/201482,991 mi+6,986 mi
- 04/12/201591,144 mi+8,153 mi
- 05/12/201696,093 mi+4,949 mi
- 06/12/201696,110 mi+17 mi
- 05/12/2017102,903 mi+6,793 mi
- 05/12/2018107,743 mi+4,840 mi
- 07/12/2018107,753 mi+10 mi
- 02/12/2019110,745 mi+2,992 mi
- 05/06/2020112,259 mi+1,514 mi
- 03/06/2021120,208 mi+7,949 mi
- 27/05/2022126,733 mi+6,525 mi
- 31/05/2023131,353 mi+4,620 mi
- 03/06/2024134,505 mi+3,152 mi
- 03/06/2025146,413 mi+11,908 mi
- 03/06/2026157,150 mi+10,737 mi
- 10/06/2026157,171 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 6,736 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
GY11 XMX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 520 (GY11 XMX) between May 2014 and June 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 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: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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