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AK11 FXT

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

184,372 mi
Last recorded184,372 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 FXT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 184,372 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 7 Jan 2021 171,291 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 171,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 150,417 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 135,062 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 May 2018 135,051 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 120,113 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 105,799 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 105,789 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 91,698 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 67,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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 FXT is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK11 FXT, 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 FXT registered?

AK11 FXT is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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