2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · LD11 KWN
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 May 2011. Recorded mileage 162,224 miles. MOT valid until 22 Sept 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 22 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,224 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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LD11 KWN Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 162,224 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD11 KWN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 520 (LD11 KWN) between May 2014 and September 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 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 (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
LD11 KWN Mileage History
- 03/05/201410,622 mi
- 25/03/201513,903 mi+3,281 mi
- 31/03/201628,823 mi+14,920 mi
- 01/04/201628,824 mi+1 mi
- 14/03/201743,515 mi+14,691 mi
- 28/03/201858,555 mi+15,040 mi
- 16/11/201867,396 mi+8,841 mi
- 16/11/201982,335 mi+14,939 mi
- 21/11/2020100,269 mi+17,934 mi
- 26/11/2021110,504 mi+10,235 mi
- 24/09/2022110,591 mi+87 mi
- 11/09/2023122,752 mi+12,161 mi
- 03/09/2024135,413 mi+12,661 mi
- 02/09/2025148,504 mi+13,091 mi
- 04/09/2026162,224 mi+13,720 mi
Average of roughly 12,286 miles per year across 15 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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