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AF11 UYK

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

152,386 mi
Last recorded152,386 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 152,386 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2024 143,995 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 135,512 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 135,510 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 122,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 120,467 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 117,605 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 117,605 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 114,310 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 110,082 miles

Nearside 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 20 Jan 2018 104,568 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 100,448 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 95,928 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 84,307 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 62,220 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 UYK is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey 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 UYK, 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 UYK registered?

AF11 UYK is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 15 March 2011.

Is AF11 UYK safe to buy?

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