2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · YP11 SZZ
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16/05/2011. Recorded mileage 193,033 miles. MOT valid until 29/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Sheffield
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,033 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 1995cc
YP11 SZZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 193,033 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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YP11 SZZ Mileage History
- 04/01/2025180,060 mi
- 02/03/2026193,000 mi+12,940 mi
- 31/03/2026193,019 mi+19 mi
- 28/04/2026193,032 mi+13 mi
- 01/05/2026193,033 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,833 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YP11 SZZ 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 (YP11 SZZ) between January 2025 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 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: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (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: “Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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