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AO11 LNY

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

153,307 mi
Last recorded153,307 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 153,307 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

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

engine oil on minimum mark

Pass 12 Dec 2024 143,504 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 140,435 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 130,492 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 120,887 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 112,605 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 106,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2019 97,374 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 86,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2017 71,622 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 50,193 miles

Nearside Rear seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitted

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

Fail 31 May 2016 50,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitted

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 39,318 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2014 27,714 miles

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 LNY is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LNY, 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 LNY registered?

AO11 LNY is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 15 April 2011.

Is AO11 LNY safe to buy?

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