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AK11 XVJ

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,324 mi
Last recorded231,324 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 XVJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 231,324 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 219,391 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 203,579 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive small (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 203,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive small (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 203,447 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing Both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Nov 2020 186,025 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 164,638 miles

Offside Rear wheel nut missing

Fail 11 May 2019 164,638 miles

Offside Rear wheel nut missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 133,466 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 133,462 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2017 118,739 miles

Child seat fitted, unable to full inspect seat belt.

n/s/f shock absorber has a slight seepage of fluid.

o/s/f headlamp aim was too far to the right, now asdjusted to correct aim.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 103,633 miles

advise front number plate

advise wiper blades

Fail 28 Apr 2015 83,880 miles

Both rear tyres worn inside edge

N/s front tyre wearing outside edge and cracking

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 83,880 miles

Both rear tyres worn inside edge

N/s front tyre wearing outside edge and cracking

Pass 2 May 2014 63,234 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 XVJ is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XVJ, 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 XVJ registered?

AK11 XVJ is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 14 May 2011.

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