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AJ11 BKG

2011 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

264,018 mi
Last recorded264,018 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 BKG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 264,018 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 251,770 miles

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

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

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Jan 2024 240,630 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Jan 2023 226,929 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Jan 2022 213,910 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Jan 2021 202,015 miles

stone chip in windscreen

zero emissions, plate value 0.57 (no printout supplied

Pass 18 Jan 2020 191,598 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 178,686 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 155,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 128,841 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 128,841 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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre cut in tread

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 115,713 miles

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

uneven wear on both rear tyres borderline

Pass 1 May 2014 99,055 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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AJ11 BKG 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 92.3%.

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 AJ11 BKG, 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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AJ11 BKG is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 17 May 2011.

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