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AK11 FOU

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,253 mi
Last recorded152,253 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 152,253 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 148,861 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 148,861 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 136,291 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 136,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 121,021 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jun 2020 105,694 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 99,468 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 81,825 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing from edges

Pass 5 Jun 2017 71,758 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 56,462 miles

engine/under guards fitted

front brake pads wearing low

nsf and osf lower suspension arm ball joints have some play

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 11 Dec 2015 43,570 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 37,695 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 30,406 miles

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 FOU 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 85.7%.

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 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 AK11 FOU, 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 AK11 FOU registered?

AK11 FOU is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 24 March 2011.

Is AK11 FOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK11 FOU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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