2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · OV61 NVZ
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09/11/2011. Recorded mileage 125,777 miles. MOT valid until 15/10/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,777 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 1995cc
OV61 NVZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 125,777 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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OV61 NVZ Mileage History
- 06/07/2023111,736 mi
- 04/07/2024116,626 mi+4,890 mi
- 01/10/2025125,772 mi+9,146 mi
- 07/10/2025125,774 mi+2 mi
- 17/10/2025125,777 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,151 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV61 NVZ 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 (OV61 NVZ) between July 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 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 (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Headlamp levelling device inoperative Manual leveling device inop both lights (4.1.5 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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