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AO11 SVK

2011 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,042 mi
Last recorded101,042 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 May 2026 101,042 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 98,193 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 92,267 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 90,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 86,934 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 81,704 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 123,005 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 108,065 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 97,072 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 79,926 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 62,055 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 49,040 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 37,582 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 13,860 miles

emissions too lean to register reading

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 SVK is a 2011 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SVK, 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 SVK registered?

AO11 SVK is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 13 June 2011.

Is AO11 SVK safe to buy?

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