2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · PK61 VUX
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 174,407 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,407 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.
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PK61 VUX Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2025
- 174,407 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PK61 VUX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 520 (PK61 VUX) between October 2014 and May 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (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: “Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
PK61 VUX Mileage History
- 27/10/201470,938 mi
- 03/07/201584,717 mi+13,779 mi
- 31/10/201589,991 mi+5,274 mi
- 30/10/201697,315 mi+7,324 mi
- 20/12/2017105,946 mi+8,631 mi
- 20/12/2017105,946 mi
- 04/02/2019112,706 mi+6,760 mi
- 14/04/2020115,787 mi+3,081 mi
- 18/04/2021120,476 mi+4,689 mi
- 09/04/2022128,291 mi+7,815 mi
- 09/04/2022128,294 mi+3 mi
- 26/04/2023139,061 mi+10,767 mi
- 04/05/2024158,373 mi+19,312 mi
- 07/05/2024158,373 mi
- 10/05/2025174,407 mi+16,034 mi
Average of roughly 9,822 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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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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