2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · YT11 DBU
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 138,519 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,519 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YT11 DBU Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 138,519 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YT11 DBU 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 (YT11 DBU) between March 2014 and March 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 March 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 (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
YT11 DBU Mileage History
- 17/03/201485,735 mi
- 25/03/201485,735 mi
- 20/03/201588,831 mi+3,096 mi
- 20/03/201588,831 mi
- 03/03/201692,307 mi+3,476 mi
- 01/03/201797,348 mi+5,041 mi
- 26/02/2018100,793 mi+3,445 mi
- 05/03/2019104,363 mi+3,570 mi
- 06/03/2020107,552 mi+3,189 mi
- 06/03/2021109,730 mi+2,178 mi
- 08/03/2022114,136 mi+4,406 mi
- 27/02/2023119,663 mi+5,527 mi
- 20/03/2024123,311 mi+3,648 mi
- 23/03/2024123,375 mi+64 mi
- 10/03/2025127,877 mi+4,502 mi
- 09/03/2026138,519 mi+10,642 mi
Average of roughly 4,407 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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