2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · WG11 WHN
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 178,572 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,572 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG11 WHN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 178,572 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG11 WHN 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 (WG11 WHN) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 June 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 4 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 Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
WG11 WHN Mileage History
- 20/06/2023166,749 mi
- 17/06/2024166,931 mi+182 mi
- 10/06/2025167,365 mi+434 mi
- 19/06/2026178,572 mi+11,207 mi
- 23/06/2026178,572 mi
Average of roughly 3,930 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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