2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · Y44 TAR
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 200,452 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,452 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.
Y44 TAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 200,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Y44 TAR Mileage History
- 17/09/2021169,115 mi
- 29/09/2022180,807 mi+11,692 mi
- 26/09/2023186,936 mi+6,129 mi
- 20/09/2024193,461 mi+6,525 mi
- 29/09/2025200,452 mi+6,991 mi
Average of roughly 7,770 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y44 TAR 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 (Y44 TAR) between September 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (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.
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