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AO11 DOH

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,460 mi
Last recorded143,460 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 DOH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 143,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wear sensor for brake pads incorrectly fitted and rubbing on the wheel and tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 126,244 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring views of some components

low emitter

Pass 10 Apr 2017 111,271 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 111,271 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 90,089 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both front wipers starting to smir

Pass 18 Mar 2015 75,444 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays / heat sheilds / sill guards / splash guards obscuring most underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 57,118 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)

near side drive shaft seal slight oil leak

near side front jacking block missing

nearside front tyre heavy wear to outer edge and stepping on inner edge

offside front tyre stepping on inner edge

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 DOH is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 DOH, 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 DOH registered?

AO11 DOH is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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