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AJ11 YJL

2011 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,211 mi
Last recorded142,211 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 YJL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 142,211 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2025 142,211 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both fronts radius arm ball joints play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 131,740 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 131,740 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 122,935 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 115,840 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 108,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 103,193 miles

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

numerous covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 6 Aug 2020 103,193 miles

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

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

numerous covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 6 Aug 2019 96,179 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 86,415 miles

numerous covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 8 Aug 2017 75,174 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 62,716 miles

Front Wiper Blades Smeary

Tailgate Doesn't Open From Outside

Pass 21 Aug 2015 52,611 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre low on the inside edge

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 52,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre low on the inside edge

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 38,776 miles

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

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 YJL is a 2011 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YJL, 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 YJL registered?

AJ11 YJL is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 30 July 2011.

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