2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · RK61 VTN
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 179,043 miles. MOT expired on 11 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 11 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,043 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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RK61 VTN Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2025
- 179,043 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK61 VTN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 520 (RK61 VTN) between August 2014 and March 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
RK61 VTN Mileage History
- 13/08/201466,180 mi
- 13/08/201466,180 mi
- 11/09/201582,422 mi+16,242 mi
- 12/09/201697,643 mi+15,221 mi
- 15/09/2017109,243 mi+11,600 mi
- 15/09/2018115,826 mi+6,583 mi
- 12/03/2019121,184 mi+5,358 mi
- 15/02/2020132,500 mi+11,316 mi
- 20/02/2021140,356 mi+7,856 mi
- 16/02/2022148,534 mi+8,178 mi
- 22/02/2023156,440 mi+7,906 mi
- 20/02/2024166,665 mi+10,225 mi
- 04/03/2025179,043 mi+12,378 mi
- 06/03/2025179,043 mi
Average of roughly 10,685 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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