2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · X15 KER
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 83,007 miles. MOT valid until 05 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,007 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.
X15 KER Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2025
- 83,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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X15 KER Mileage History
- 29/08/201427,443 mi
- 16/09/201535,100 mi+7,657 mi
- 17/09/201535,100 mi
- 16/09/201640,360 mi+5,260 mi
- 14/09/201745,085 mi+4,725 mi
- 15/09/201745,085 mi
- 25/09/201849,770 mi+4,685 mi
- 04/10/201953,716 mi+3,946 mi
- 21/10/202057,251 mi+3,535 mi
- 21/10/202057,252 mi+1 mi
- 20/10/202162,949 mi+5,697 mi
- 24/11/202268,701 mi+5,752 mi
- 30/11/202373,150 mi+4,449 mi
- 26/11/202477,896 mi+4,746 mi
- 29/11/202477,901 mi+5 mi
- 06/12/202583,007 mi+5,106 mi
Average of roughly 4,930 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
X15 KER 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 (X15 KER) between August 2014 and December 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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