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AO11 XPC

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,797 mi
Last recorded108,797 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 108,797 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 103,888 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 98,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 94,308 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 94,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 90,084 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 86,131 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 86,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 82,129 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 75,424 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

wheel valves badly perished

Pass 11 Jan 2018 72,719 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 70,426 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 64,889 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 60,372 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 53,611 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 53,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 52,074 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 XPC is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XPC, 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 XPC registered?

AO11 XPC is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 17 June 2011.

Is AO11 XPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO11 XPC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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