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AK11 ZSR

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

193,125 mi
Last recorded193,125 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 193,125 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 175,490 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 162,496 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 162,495 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 158,340 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 152,996 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 152,984 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside headlamp levelling device not tested

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 140,515 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has a small tear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 125,981 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 113,512 miles

Nearside Rear TAIL LIGHT LENS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Fail 29 Sep 2017 112,786 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick UNEVEN WEAR (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened UNEVEN WEAR (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear TAIL LIGHT LENS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 21 Jul 2016 98,666 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit recorded 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit recorded 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit recorded 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable tie rod inner ball joint has slight play (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 85,555 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 58,657 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 ZSR is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZSR, 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 ZSR is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 5 May 2011.

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