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AFG 663S

2011 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

209,562 mi
Last recorded209,562 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFG 663S
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 209,562 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 204,298 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 198,657 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 193,386 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 189,633 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 189,632 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strongly advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 186,163 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 178,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play As per marked. **BORDERLINE** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play As per marked. **BORDERLINE** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 168,190 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 160,885 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 144,118 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 144,118 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 111,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AFG 663S is a 2011 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AFG 663S, 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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What year was AFG 663S registered?

AFG 663S is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 7 December 2011.

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