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AF11 YVU

2011 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,612 mi
Last recorded144,612 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 144,612 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 142,280 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))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 140,203 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2022 138,916 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 128,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255517 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 121,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255517 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 119,232 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 119,198 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 115,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 115,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint facing down (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint facing down (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 111,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Joint pointing downwards. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Joint pointing downwards. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 111,833 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both washers. (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Joint pointing downwards. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Joint pointing downwards. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 107,805 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 101,974 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2014 89,756 miles

offside front tyre bald on outer edge.

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 YVU is a 2011 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YVU, 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 YVU registered?

AF11 YVU is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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