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2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · YH11 OEM

YH11 OEM

2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 May 2011. Recorded mileage 122,521 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
BMW 520
Year / Origin
2011 · Leeds
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Expired on 18 Jun 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
122,521 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 18 Jun 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2011
Engine
1995cc
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YH11 OEM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2025
  • 122,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

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YH11 OEM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Oct 2026, 07:53
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 520 (YH11 OEM) between May 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 20 June 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.

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YH11 OEM Mileage History

  1. 26/05/2022104,389 mi
  2. 01/06/2023111,045 mi+6,656 mi
  3. 28/05/2024116,315 mi+5,270 mi
  4. 02/06/2025122,360 mi+6,045 mi
  5. 20/06/2025122,521 mi+161 mi

Average of roughly 5,908 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
No Open Safety Recalls

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
Older vehicle
No outstanding recalls
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