2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · VF11 JWA
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 116,199 miles. MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,199 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VF11 JWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 116,199 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VF11 JWA 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 (VF11 JWA) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 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 (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault Nearside front wear wire split (1.7 (b))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
VF11 JWA Mileage History
- 23/08/2023107,831 mi
- 23/08/2023107,831 mi
- 05/09/2024110,113 mi+2,282 mi
- 09/09/2024110,125 mi+12 mi
- 28/10/2025116,199 mi+6,074 mi
Average of roughly 3,835 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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