2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · VU11 XUD
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2011. Recorded mileage 176,156 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jul 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,156 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 XUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2025
- 176,156 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU11 XUD 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 (VU11 XUD) between August 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 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 (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.
VU11 XUD Mileage History
- 26/08/2023158,282 mi
- 07/09/2023158,408 mi+126 mi
- 11/09/2023158,444 mi+36 mi
- 27/08/2024162,804 mi+4,360 mi
- 21/07/2025176,156 mi+13,352 mi
Average of roughly 9,395 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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