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AF11 LVO

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

161,580 mi
Last recorded161,580 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 161,580 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 139,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arm - rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 138,898 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 129,372 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 109,393 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 95,948 miles

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

too clean to initiate diesel smoke test-visually clean

Pass 17 Feb 2016 91,026 miles

Offside Rear seat belt not checked due child seat

Offside Rear tyre has nail/screw in tred

engine covers and under trays fitted

head lamp aim not checked

Fail 17 Feb 2016 91,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear seat belt not checked due child seat

Offside Rear tyre has nail/screw in tred

engine covers and under trays fitted

head lamp aim not checked

Pass 30 Jan 2015 80,977 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 68,128 miles

both front tyres are worn on outer edges both rear tyres worn to 2mm tread dephts

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 LVO is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LVO, 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 LVO registered?

AF11 LVO is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 7 March 2011.

Is AF11 LVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF11 LVO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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