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AF11 WNY

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

164,280 mi
Last recorded164,280 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 164,280 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 152,845 miles

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

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

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 145,842 miles

emissions too clean

Pass 4 May 2023 145,826 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 145,797 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 139,070 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides Appears Low, Requires Further Inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 132,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

covers + shield fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2021 132,600 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

covers + shield fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2020 129,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nsf tyre has cut in thread but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2019 119,682 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2018 110,132 miles

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

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

covers & shields fitted unable to fully inspect components

Pass 25 Mar 2017 98,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 88,358 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 76,624 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 58,538 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 58,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 WNY 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 WNY, 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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AF11 WNY is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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