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AK11 WVR

2011 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

269,904 mi
Last recorded269,904 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 WVR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 269,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 257,942 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 15 Oct 2023 240,242 miles

Offside front windscreen has stone chip

Fail 15 Oct 2023 240,242 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Offside front windscreen has stone chip

Pass 11 Aug 2022 224,286 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 210,135 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 210,135 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 198,168 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 180,490 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 155,777 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 136,480 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 119,650 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 106,293 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 62,371 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 WVR is a 2011 BMW 520 in White 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 WVR, 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 WVR registered?

AK11 WVR is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 21 April 2011.

Is AK11 WVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK11 WVR 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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