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AK11 VVB

2011 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,295 mi
Last recorded107,295 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 VVB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 107,295 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2026 107,295 miles

Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2025 90,122 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2025 90,122 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 73,129 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL AROUND (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 73,129 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL AROUND (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 70,656 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 65,919 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 64,250 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2020 63,402 miles

engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2019 60,224 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2018 54,939 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 49,716 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 47,855 miles

engine covers /// under trayes fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 42,791 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 31,620 miles

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

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 VVB 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 81.3%.

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 VVB, 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 VVB registered?

AK11 VVB is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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The MOT history for AK11 VVB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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