2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · WF61 YBK
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 255,772 km. MOT expired on 14 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 255,772 km
- 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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WF61 YBK Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2025
- 255,772 km recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF61 YBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 520 (WF61 YBK) between October 2014 and June 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
WF61 YBK Odometer History
- 22/10/201441,209 mi
- 30/10/201554,578 mi+13,369 mi
- 21/10/201669,425 mi+14,847 mi
- 21/10/201669,425 mi
- 20/11/201787,257 mi+17,832 mi
- 04/12/201787,278 mi+21 mi
- 22/11/201899,218 mi+11,940 mi
- 04/12/2019104,395 mi+5,177 mi
- 04/01/2021110,212 mi+5,817 mi
- 05/01/2021110,212 mi
- 19/01/2022116,828 mi+6,616 mi
- 19/01/2022116,828 mi
- 09/02/2023128,783 mi+11,955 mi
- 11/03/2023129,798 mi+1,015 mi
- 04/03/2024140,499 mi+10,701 mi
- 16/06/2025255,772 km
Average of roughly 20,147 km per year across 16 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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