2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · R333 EDK
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 102,932 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,932 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.
R333 EDK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 102,932 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R333 EDK Mileage History
- 05/11/202185,489 mi
- 18/10/202290,632 mi+5,143 mi
- 28/09/202394,209 mi+3,577 mi
- 20/09/202498,658 mi+4,449 mi
- 04/09/2025102,932 mi+4,274 mi
Average of roughly 4,555 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R333 EDK 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 (R333 EDK) between November 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). 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.
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