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AJ11 OKC

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

396,948 mi
Last recorded396,948 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 OKC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 396,948 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 241,107 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 235,162 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 220,963 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 338,670 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 192,365 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 154,003 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 101,200 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 82,560 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 61,160 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 45,817 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 42,426 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 42,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 34,481 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 OKC is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OKC, 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 AJ11 OKC registered?

AJ11 OKC is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 1 July 2011.

Is AJ11 OKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ11 OKC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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