2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · PE61 YEF
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 124,903 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,903 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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.
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PE61 YEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2024
- 124,903 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE61 YEF 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 (PE61 YEF) between October 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 November 2024 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 (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))”.
PE61 YEF Mileage History
- 28/10/202198,038 mi
- 28/10/2022104,814 mi+6,776 mi
- 27/10/2023116,451 mi+11,637 mi
- 27/10/2023116,456 mi+5 mi
- 01/11/2024124,903 mi+8,447 mi
Average of roughly 8,920 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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