2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · MU55 SOY
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2011. Recorded mileage 129,200 miles. MOT valid until 24/01/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,200 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
MU55 SOY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 129,200 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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MU55 SOY Mileage History
- 16/01/2024118,222 mi
- 21/01/2025123,404 mi+5,182 mi
- 21/01/2025123,404 mi
- 20/01/2026129,141 mi+5,737 mi
- 23/01/2026129,200 mi+59 mi
Average of roughly 5,434 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MU55 SOY 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 (MU55 SOY) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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