2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · MK61 FAA
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2011. Recorded mileage 118,556 miles. MOT valid until 16/10/2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,556 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 1995cc
MK61 FAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2025
- 118,556 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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MK61 FAA Mileage History
- 12/10/202284,942 mi
- 10/10/202398,191 mi+13,249 mi
- 09/10/2024111,186 mi+12,995 mi
- 08/10/2025118,464 mi+7,278 mi
- 18/10/2025118,556 mi+92 mi
Average of roughly 11,143 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MK61 FAA 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 (MK61 FAA) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 October 2025 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 (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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