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AM03 GAL

2011 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,960 mi
Last recorded98,960 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 GAL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2025 98,960 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 95,730 miles

Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 91,178 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 88,394 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 85,698 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 81,400 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Nov 2019 74,961 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 70,613 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 65,592 miles

slight leak rear diff

Pass 24 Nov 2016 60,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Slight leak on rear diff

Slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 4 Dec 2015 57,415 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 52,538 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 46,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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AM03 GAL is a 2011 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AM03 GAL, 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 AM03 GAL registered?

AM03 GAL is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 26 January 2011.

Is AM03 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM03 GAL shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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