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AJ11 ZPF

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

206,153 mi
Last recorded206,153 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 206,153 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 205,976 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 195,665 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 185,513 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 173,831 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 161,542 miles

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

under trays fitted could not view

Pass 3 Dec 2020 152,458 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 143,716 miles

plastic under trays fitted could not view

Fail 25 Sep 2019 143,423 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

plastic under trays fitted could not view

Pass 8 Sep 2018 137,124 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 128,257 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 128,201 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 13 Aug 2016 123,860 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 117,524 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 107,472 miles

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

small chips in windscreen

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 ZPF is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZPF, 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 ZPF registered?

AJ11 ZPF is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 15 July 2011.

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