2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · LB11 EAE
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 199,495 miles. MOT valid until 01 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,495 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LB11 EAE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 199,495 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB11 EAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 520 (LB11 EAE) between June 2014 and April 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
LB11 EAE Mileage History
- 20/06/201449,036 mi
- 20/06/201449,036 mi
- 22/05/201558,922 mi+9,886 mi
- 29/05/201559,079 mi+157 mi
- 21/07/201560,384 mi+1,305 mi
- 12/07/201676,188 mi+15,804 mi
- 04/07/201792,314 mi+16,126 mi
- 04/07/201792,318 mi+4 mi
- 03/07/2018103,904 mi+11,586 mi
- 05/07/2019113,526 mi+9,622 mi
- 05/07/2019113,526 mi
- 07/04/2021129,990 mi+16,464 mi
- 01/04/2022142,691 mi+12,701 mi
- 28/04/2022142,973 mi+282 mi
- 25/04/2023155,906 mi+12,933 mi
- 03/05/2023155,906 mi
- 29/04/2024170,760 mi+14,854 mi
- 28/04/2025184,316 mi+13,556 mi
- 28/04/2025184,316 mi
- 29/04/2026199,495 mi+15,179 mi
Average of roughly 12,689 miles per year across 20 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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