2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · WN11 VVC
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 157,438 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,438 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WN11 VVC Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 157,438 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN11 VVC 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 (WN11 VVC) between March 2014 and December 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
WN11 VVC Mileage History
- 17/03/201449,238 mi
- 10/03/201551,004 mi+1,766 mi
- 10/03/201551,004 mi
- 04/04/201655,034 mi+4,030 mi
- 27/03/201764,555 mi+9,521 mi
- 05/04/201877,753 mi+13,198 mi
- 05/04/201877,753 mi
- 04/03/201985,421 mi+7,668 mi
- 28/02/202095,235 mi+9,814 mi
- 27/02/2021103,479 mi+8,244 mi
- 10/11/2021109,679 mi+6,200 mi
- 04/11/2022126,317 mi+16,638 mi
- 16/12/2022126,453 mi+136 mi
- 15/12/2023134,109 mi+7,656 mi
- 05/12/2024140,453 mi+6,344 mi
- 12/12/2025157,438 mi+16,985 mi
Average of roughly 9,217 miles per year across 16 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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