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AO11 ERU

2011 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,236 mi
Last recorded112,236 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 ERU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 112,236 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 112,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Offside Rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 98,629 miles

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

Nearside Front head lamp has slight condensation

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

Nearside Rear shock dust cover loose.

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

Offside Rear shock dust cover loose.

under trays fitted.

Pass 11 Mar 2024 85,135 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 72,412 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 71,252 miles

both front tyres wearing on outside edges slight cuts in tread

off side rear tyre is getting low on tread slight cuts in tread

Pass 4 Jan 2022 63,189 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 56,543 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

both front tyres are wearing on edges

Fail 19 Jan 2021 56,535 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

both front tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2020 52,261 miles

both rear tyres are getting low on tread

Pass 3 Jan 2019 44,458 miles

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 20 Dec 2017 36,876 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 27,698 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 22,542 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 15,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 12,894 miles

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

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 ERU is a 2011 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ERU, 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.

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AO11 ERU is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 16 March 2011.

Is AO11 ERU safe to buy?

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