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AO11 DNY

2011 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,990 mi
Last recorded160,990 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 DNY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 160,990 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 154,376 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 146,758 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 141,448 miles

engine undercover fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 May 2017 141,448 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

engine undercover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Nov 2016 140,606 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 140,606 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

irratic noise coming from engine

Pass 8 Mar 2016 140,589 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 140,569 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 114,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2015 114,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side rear tyre 94% worn

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 84,186 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 DNY is a 2011 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AO11 DNY, 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 DNY registered?

AO11 DNY is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 23 March 2011.

Is AO11 DNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO11 DNY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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