2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · WM11 FVB
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 104,703 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Sept 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,703 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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WM11 FVB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2025
- 104,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WM11 FVB 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 (WM11 FVB) between October 2021 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 April 2025 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 (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
WM11 FVB Mileage History
- 09/10/202194,175 mi
- 13/10/2022100,270 mi+6,095 mi
- 14/10/2022100,270 mi
- 02/11/2023104,063 mi+3,793 mi
- 15/04/2025104,703 mi+640 mi
Average of roughly 2,995 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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