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AF11 ZXZ

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

210,612 mi
Last recorded210,612 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 210,612 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2024 210,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 202,358 miles

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

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

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

Rear diff leaking oil

brake wear light on dash

covers + shields fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2023 202,356 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear diff leaking oil

brake wear light on dash

covers + shields fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2022 190,301 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 173,033 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 160,736 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 145,538 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 125,693 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 105,384 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 79,518 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 79,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 74,536 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 74,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 73,019 miles

Advise early replacment of advised tyres

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 73,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise early replacment of advised tyres

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 55,846 miles

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

Offside 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 ZXZ is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZXZ, 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 ZXZ registered?

AF11 ZXZ is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 3 May 2011.

Is AF11 ZXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF11 ZXZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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