2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · LA11 AVT
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2011. Recorded mileage 146,190 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jan 2023. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,190 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.
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LA11 AVT Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2022
- 146,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA11 AVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 520 (LA11 AVT) between January 2022 and January 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 January 2022 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: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Headlamp insecure head light broken (4.1.1 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
LA11 AVT Mileage History
- 17/01/2022146,190 mi
- 18/01/2022146,190 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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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