2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · N18 MBR
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 206,654 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,654 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
N18 MBR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 206,654 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.
N18 MBR 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 (N18 MBR) between February 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 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: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread bulged (5.2.3 (e))”.
N18 MBR Mileage History
- 03/02/2024189,563 mi
- 03/02/2024189,564 mi+1 mi
- 17/03/2025198,366 mi+8,802 mi
- 26/01/2026206,644 mi+8,278 mi
- 27/01/2026206,654 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 8,622 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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