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AK11 FNV

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,538 mi
Last recorded190,538 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 FNV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 190,538 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 180,197 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 174,799 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 174,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 167,503 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 167,503 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 154,168 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 154,168 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 146,712 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit 2mm

o/s/f back plate condition

o/s/r tyre close to limit 2mm

Pass 6 Apr 2017 132,657 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 116,553 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 101,876 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 101,876 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 75,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AK11 FNV is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK11 FNV, 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 AK11 FNV registered?

AK11 FNV is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 5 April 2011.

Is AK11 FNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK11 FNV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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