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AK11 ZSU

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

268,685 mi
Last recorded268,685 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 268,685 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 260,774 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 260,747 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 152,685 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 140,761 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 May 2019 140,761 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad warning light on.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 May 2018 129,845 miles

brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Pass 19 May 2017 117,840 miles

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

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

Under body tray fitted obscuring components

Pass 13 May 2016 105,325 miles

items removed proir to test

stickers removed from rear no plate

Pass 19 May 2015 95,564 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s/f tyre low on edge

Pass 1 May 2014 82,732 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 ZSU is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK11 ZSU registered?

AK11 ZSU is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 19 May 2011.

Is AK11 ZSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK11 ZSU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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