2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · OV11 MDU
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 236,734 miles. MOT expired on 05 Mar 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Jul 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 236,734 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV11 MDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2025
- 236,734 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV11 MDU 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 (OV11 MDU) between April 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 March 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 (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
OV11 MDU Mileage History
- 01/04/2022179,896 mi
- 05/04/2023196,455 mi+16,559 mi
- 06/04/2023196,458 mi+3 mi
- 06/03/2024215,404 mi+18,946 mi
- 03/03/2025236,734 mi+21,330 mi
Average of roughly 19,459 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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