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AK11 ZMX

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

157,666 mi
Last recorded157,666 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 157,666 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 149,180 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 147,693 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 147,683 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated Wear lead rubbing on wheel+damaged (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 136,602 miles

Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s + N/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm O/s + N/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush O/s + N/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Outer worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Inner worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 130,312 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 124,830 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 118,330 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 107,036 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 107,036 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 97,899 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 97,891 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 86,042 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 77,210 miles

Both rear tyres low

o/s/f tyre low

Pass 22 Dec 2014 71,919 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 71,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZMX is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black 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 ZMX, 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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AK11 ZMX is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 6 May 2011.

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