2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · RK11 OLA
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 170,806 miles. MOT expired on 02 Feb 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,806 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.
RK11 OLA Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2022
- 170,806 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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RK11 OLA Mileage History
- 03/02/201446,369 mi
- 23/01/201557,652 mi+11,283 mi
- 22/01/201674,054 mi+16,402 mi
- 25/01/201794,909 mi+20,855 mi
- 12/01/2018113,706 mi+18,797 mi
- 01/02/2019133,265 mi+19,559 mi
- 03/02/2020153,235 mi+19,970 mi
- 20/01/2021161,305 mi+8,070 mi
- 21/01/2022170,806 mi+9,501 mi
Average of roughly 15,623 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
RK11 OLA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 520 (RK11 OLA) between February 2014 and January 2022.
The record contains 9 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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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