2011 BMW 520D SE Auto 2.0L Heavy oil · KIG 4005
2011 BMW 520D SE Auto (2.0L, heavy oil). First registered 27 Jan 2011. Recorded mileage 135,715 miles. MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520D SE AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,715 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 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.
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KIG 4005 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 135,715 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: Average
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KIG 4005 Mileage History
- 01/06/2023119,204 mi
- 13/06/2023119,252 mi+48 mi
- 30/10/2024129,248 mi+9,996 mi
- 03/11/2024129,281 mi+33 mi
- 15/12/2025135,715 mi+6,434 mi
Average of roughly 6,501 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KIG 4005 MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 520D Se Auto (KIG 4005) between June 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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