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AO11 YKG

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,057 mi
Last recorded164,057 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 164,057 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both have slight lift/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 153,953 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 153,948 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to excess on inner edge and exposed cords. 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge void of tread. Almost worn to cords. 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 140,960 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 140,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 129,938 miles

Brake pad wear indicator on

Fail 15 Dec 2020 129,928 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad wear indicator on

Pass 11 Jun 2019 115,885 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 115,885 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 5 Jun 2018 103,815 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 103,814 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2017 89,968 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 75,765 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 60,770 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 46,710 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 46,710 miles

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

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 YKG is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YKG, 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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AO11 YKG is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 10 June 2011.

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