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AF11 XZZ

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,146 mi
Last recorded127,146 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 XZZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 127,146 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 114,165 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Oct 2021 114,165 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Sep 2021 114,071 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 110,025 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 105,288 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 105,288 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 95,540 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 83,571 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 82,718 miles

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

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

both front wipers slightly worn

Pass 30 Mar 2016 72,125 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 55,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 55,988 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 37,968 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 XZZ is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XZZ, 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 XZZ registered?

AF11 XZZ is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 18 March 2011.

Is AF11 XZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF11 XZZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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