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AJ11 WNC

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

355,898 mi
Last recorded355,898 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 WNC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 355,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 311,036 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 265,926 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 222,912 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 222,912 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 210,774 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Apr 2021 210,774 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2020 207,671 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 207,407 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 21 May 2019 188,248 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs scoring and pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

no manufacturers emissions plate limit visible

two heavy grooves on nearside front tyre inner sidewall

under tray covered in oil

under tray fitted

Fail 15 May 2019 188,058 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 180,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Pass 22 Jul 2017 176,475 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a groove on the inside side wall

Fail 21 Jul 2017 176,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has a groove on the inside side wall

Pass 23 Jul 2016 123,782 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 105,550 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 73,458 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 73,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 WNC is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WNC, 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 WNC is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 14 July 2011.

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