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AO11 FFC

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,412 mi
Last recorded103,412 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 103,412 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 103,412 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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 19 Oct 2021 94,303 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Oct 2021 94,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2020 88,401 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 85,082 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 78,489 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 78,487 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 73,102 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 71,131 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 64,527 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 58,137 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 47,313 miles

front brake discs lipped

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 FFC is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FFC, 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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What year was AO11 FFC registered?

AO11 FFC is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 25 March 2011.

Is AO11 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO11 FFC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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