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AF11 USC

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,106 mi
Last recorded136,106 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 USC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 136,106 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 127,708 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 116,117 miles

EMISSIONS PLATE REMOVED FROM INSIDE DRIVERS DOOR

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - 275/35 R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 116,113 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/35 R19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

EMISSIONS PLATE REMOVED FROM INSIDE DRIVERS DOOR

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - 275/35 R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 109,243 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 100,998 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 100,721 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 96,120 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 89,912 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Nov 2019 89,815 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured Marked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured Marked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Nov 2018 84,084 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 74,918 miles

O/s/front side repeater

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring views of some testable components

Pass 9 Nov 2016 63,851 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 47,048 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 36,333 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 29,234 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 USC is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 USC, 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 USC registered?

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

Is AF11 USC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF11 USC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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