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AF11 LVG

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,969 mi
Last recorded129,969 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 LVG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 129,969 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 129,746 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 103,608 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 101,076 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 97,606 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 95,899 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Dec 2019 94,134 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 88,358 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 88,295 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 81,922 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 74,784 miles

unable to record smoke test

Fail 7 Jan 2017 74,784 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

unable to record smoke test

Pass 9 Jan 2016 66,598 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 60,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 51,079 miles

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 LVG is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AF11 LVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF11 LVG registered?

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

Is AF11 LVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF11 LVG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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