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AD11 BXW

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,607 mi
Last recorded139,607 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD11 BXW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 139,607 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 121,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 109,082 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 99,555 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT AND O/S/R TYRES IN POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 89,618 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 87,429 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 87,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2018 68,713 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 58,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2016 50,791 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front & nearside front tyre worn on inner & outer edge

Pass 10 Jul 2015 42,381 miles

Front disc's lipped

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 31,829 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under tray slightly damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2014 31,829 miles

under tray slightly damaged

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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AD11 BXW is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2011 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 98,041 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD11 BXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AD11 BXW registered?

AD11 BXW is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 20 July 2011.

Is AD11 BXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD11 BXW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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