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AF11 UTU

2011 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,140 mi
Last recorded166,140 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 UTU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 166,140 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 140,111 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 114,310 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 109,179 miles

emission clean passed

tray under fitted hide testable items

Pass 23 Dec 2016 85,486 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 55,766 miles

Front both tyres wearing heavier on outer edges.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 29,932 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 29,932 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 26,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UTU is a 2011 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UTU, 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

How do I check the history of AF11 UTU?

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What year was AF11 UTU registered?

AF11 UTU is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 24 March 2011.

Is AF11 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF11 UTU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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