2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · SV61 NDX
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 144,511 miles. MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,511 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SV61 NDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 144,511 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV61 NDX 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 (SV61 NDX) between September 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 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: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
SV61 NDX Mileage History
- 15/09/2023134,670 mi
- 15/09/2023134,670 mi
- 24/09/2024142,224 mi+7,554 mi
- 25/09/2024142,226 mi+2 mi
- 12/12/2025144,511 mi+2,285 mi
Average of roughly 4,388 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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