2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · PF11 SSX
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 165,321 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29 Jul 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,321 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.
PF11 SSX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2023
- 165,321 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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PF11 SSX Mileage History
- 06/12/2021157,045 mi
- 07/12/2021157,045 mi
- 13/09/2022161,457 mi+4,412 mi
- 19/09/2023165,299 mi+3,842 mi
- 22/09/2023165,321 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 4,615 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PF11 SSX 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 (PF11 SSX) between December 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2023 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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