2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · RE61 BHZ
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 170,009 miles. MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Nov 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,009 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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RE61 BHZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2025
- 170,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE61 BHZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 520 (RE61 BHZ) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
RE61 BHZ Mileage History
- 11/03/2022143,313 mi
- 06/03/2023152,737 mi+9,424 mi
- 06/03/2024164,058 mi+11,321 mi
- 21/03/2025170,009 mi+5,951 mi
Average of roughly 8,817 miles per year across 4 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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