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AJ11 DVO

2011 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,385 mi
Last recorded183,385 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 183,385 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 183,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 158,760 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 156,099 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 144,957 miles

Chassis plate damaged not effecting the legibility of the chassis number but the emissions standard is missing

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play/lift in both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 144,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Bonnet safety catches are stiff in operation

Chassis plate damaged not effecting the legibility of the chassis number but the emissions standard is missing

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play/lift in both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 122,691 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 95,698 miles

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Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 87,795 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Dec 2016 87,793 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 20 Jul 2015 68,307 miles

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2014 55,241 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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AJ11 DVO is a 2011 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ11 DVO, 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 AJ11 DVO registered?

AJ11 DVO is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 24 May 2011.

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