2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · LF11 YRL
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 227,916 miles. MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024. 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 25 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 227,916 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.
LF11 YRL Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2023
- 227,916 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LF11 YRL Mileage History
- 11/02/201483,070 mi
- 26/02/2015128,034 mi+44,964 mi
- 26/02/2015128,034 mi
- 03/03/2016160,968 mi+32,934 mi
- 03/03/2016160,968 mi
- 11/03/2017165,797 mi+4,829 mi
- 21/02/2018174,120 mi+8,323 mi
- 22/05/2018174,998 mi+878 mi
- 15/05/2019177,030 mi+2,032 mi
- 23/09/2020192,678 mi+15,648 mi
- 27/04/2022219,028 mi+26,350 mi
- 24/04/2023227,916 mi+8,888 mi
Average of roughly 15,750 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
LF11 YRL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 520 (LF11 YRL) between February 2014 and April 2023.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2023 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
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