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AF11 UDG

2011 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,001 mi
Last recorded140,001 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 UDG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 140,001 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 139,726 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2023 137,169 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 137,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside/offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Nearside Front headlamp damp inside not affecting image

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 129,778 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 129,778 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 122,537 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 120,456 miles

Front Tyres inner/outer edges worn

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 114,412 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 105,547 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 97,466 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 88,163 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 63,710 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 UDG is a 2011 BMW 520 in White 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 AF11 UDG, 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 UDG registered?

AF11 UDG is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 4 March 2011.

Is AF11 UDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF11 UDG 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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