2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · WD11 ETZ
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 159,749 miles. MOT valid until 04 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,749 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WD11 ETZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2026
- 159,749 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WD11 ETZ 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 (WD11 ETZ) between April 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
WD11 ETZ Mileage History
- 03/04/2023114,622 mi
- 23/03/2024134,560 mi+19,938 mi
- 31/01/2025150,614 mi+16,054 mi
- 30/12/2025159,654 mi+9,040 mi
- 06/10/2026159,749 mi+95 mi
Average of roughly 12,858 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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