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AO11 FFS

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,248 mi
Last recorded132,248 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 132,248 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 132,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 123,343 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 123,319 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 116,225 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear pads low

Rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 21 Mar 2017 116,071 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear pads low

Rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2016 107,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 99,496 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 77,415 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 77,415 miles

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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 FFS is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FFS, 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 FFS registered?

AO11 FFS is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is AO11 FFS safe to buy?

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