2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · LF11 YPY
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 185,416 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,416 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LF11 YPY Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 185,416 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LF11 YPY Mileage History
- 01/03/201479,218 mi
- 12/03/201479,400 mi+182 mi
- 16/07/201583,874 mi+4,474 mi
- 17/06/201698,932 mi+15,058 mi
- 12/07/2017118,000 mi+19,068 mi
- 17/07/2018139,949 mi+21,949 mi
- 18/07/2018139,949 mi
- 12/07/2019144,470 mi+4,521 mi
- 15/07/2020154,537 mi+10,067 mi
- 14/07/2021159,685 mi+5,148 mi
- 29/06/2022164,716 mi+5,031 mi
- 07/07/2023168,351 mi+3,635 mi
- 17/07/2024172,674 mi+4,323 mi
- 17/07/2024172,674 mi
- 04/07/2025179,846 mi+7,172 mi
- 08/07/2026185,416 mi+5,570 mi
Average of roughly 8,597 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
LF11 YPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 520 (LF11 YPY) between March 2014 and July 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 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 Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”.
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