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AO11 DMF

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

307,799 mi
Last recorded307,799 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 DMF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 307,799 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 307,799 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 290,464 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 277,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 277,061 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 274,248 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 259,787 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 239,891 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 225,448 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 197,143 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 197,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 167,821 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 13,837 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

O/S/F TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

Pass 12 Feb 2014 112,530 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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AO11 DMF is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AO11 DMF, 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 AO11 DMF registered?

AO11 DMF is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 11 March 2011.

Is AO11 DMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO11 DMF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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