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AF11 LNN

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,938 mi
Last recorded100,938 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 LNN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 100,938 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 100,938 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 92,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 83,361 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Mar 2023 75,690 miles

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

nearside headlamp has an ingress of water

Fail 13 Mar 2023 75,683 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside headlamp has an ingress of water

Pass 16 Mar 2022 68,802 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Mar 2021 61,634 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 59,163 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 59,163 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 56,439 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 53,476 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 51,344 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 51,344 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 48,739 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 40,457 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 30,519 miles

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

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

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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AF11 LNN is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF11 LNN, 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 AF11 LNN registered?

AF11 LNN is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is AF11 LNN safe to buy?

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