2011 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · YX11 XBE
2011 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 105,002 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,002 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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.
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YX11 XBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 13/10/2026
- 105,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX11 XBE 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 (YX11 XBE) between January 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Strut arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Strut arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/30 ZR 20 (5.2.3 (d) (i”.
YX11 XBE Mileage History
- 13/01/202380,976 mi
- 23/10/202384,065 mi+3,089 mi
- 16/10/202492,822 mi+8,757 mi
- 22/10/202599,471 mi+6,649 mi
- 13/10/2026105,002 mi+5,531 mi
Average of roughly 6,410 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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