2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · R44 SDN
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04/11/2011. Recorded mileage 138,513 miles. MOT valid until 10/04/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,513 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
R44 SDN Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 138,513 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R44 SDN Mileage History
- 01/11/201443,426 mi
- 04/11/201555,519 mi+12,093 mi
- 28/10/201666,086 mi+10,567 mi
- 02/11/201776,741 mi+10,655 mi
- 05/11/201884,205 mi+7,464 mi
- 26/10/2019100,954 mi+16,749 mi
- 02/11/2019101,134 mi+180 mi
- 03/11/2020106,734 mi+5,600 mi
- 03/11/2020106,734 mi
- 04/11/2021112,641 mi+5,907 mi
- 22/09/2022117,051 mi+4,410 mi
- 23/09/2022117,053 mi+2 mi
- 11/04/2023122,217 mi+5,164 mi
- 12/04/2024126,778 mi+4,561 mi
- 09/04/2025132,718 mi+5,940 mi
- 09/04/2026138,513 mi+5,795 mi
Average of roughly 8,314 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
R44 SDN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 520 (R44 SDN) between November 2014 and April 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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