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AJ11 TVW

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,216 mi
Last recorded163,216 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 163,216 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 158,394 miles

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

off side rear tyre is cracking in tred and worn to 3.5 mm

Pass 5 Oct 2020 153,693 miles

both front brake discs are starting to corroded and wear

near side front tyre is starting to wear on outter edge

near side inner light is starting to flicker

Pass 18 Oct 2019 148,446 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres are worn to 2.5mm and 3.0 mm fornear side rear

Pass 30 Oct 2018 138,610 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 138,610 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 129,307 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 120,404 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 109,248 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 108,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

DEEP CUT IN N/S/F TYRE

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

Fail 10 May 2014 80,829 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2014 80,829 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 TVW is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey 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 TVW, 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 TVW registered?

AJ11 TVW is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 23 June 2011.

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