2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · LR52 JAM
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 175,193 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,193 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR52 JAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 175,193 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR52 JAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 520 (LR52 JAM) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 June 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 (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LR52 JAM Mileage History
- 10/05/2023149,331 mi
- 03/01/2024152,556 mi+3,225 mi
- 10/07/2025156,907 mi+4,351 mi
- 29/06/2026175,174 mi+18,267 mi
- 29/06/2026175,193 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 8,242 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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