2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · VU11 HGG
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 149,129 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,129 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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VU11 HGG Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2025
- 149,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU11 HGG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 520 (VU11 HGG) between April 2014 and January 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
VU11 HGG Mileage History
- 11/04/201432,178 mi
- 02/05/201528,162 mi-4,016 mi
- 02/05/201528,162 mi
- 07/05/201641,609 mi+13,447 mi
- 05/05/201754,675 mi+13,066 mi
- 30/04/201878,861 mi+24,186 mi
- 18/09/201992,255 mi+13,394 mi
- 19/09/201992,255 mi
- 04/09/2020102,486 mi+10,231 mi
- 07/09/2020102,486 mi
- 16/09/2021119,349 mi+16,863 mi
- 21/09/2021119,359 mi+10 mi
- 21/09/2022132,046 mi+12,687 mi
- 22/09/2022132,051 mi+5 mi
- 10/01/2023133,473 mi+1,422 mi
- 09/01/2024141,029 mi+7,556 mi
- 16/01/2024141,030 mi+1 mi
- 20/01/2025149,102 mi+8,072 mi
- 27/01/2025149,129 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 10,831 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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