2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · KV11 NBD
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 190,571 miles. MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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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KV11 NBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2024
- 190,571 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.
KV11 NBD 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 (KV11 NBD) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 April 2024 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 (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
KV11 NBD Mileage History
- 05/03/2022168,550 mi
- 18/03/2023179,612 mi+11,062 mi
- 27/03/2023179,626 mi+14 mi
- 09/04/2024190,570 mi+10,944 mi
- 18/04/2024190,571 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,376 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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