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AP11 DUY

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

141,769 mi
Last recorded141,769 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP11 DUY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 141,769 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 141,769 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 129,054 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 113,195 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 102,493 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 100,754 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 79,355 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 74,862 miles

Emissions to clean for test equipment

Pass 2 Apr 2019 64,802 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 55,960 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 52,278 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 52,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and tread below 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 45,524 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2015 39,098 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has multiple cuts and has been repaired which is boaderline

Pass 1 Jul 2014 30,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AP11 DUY is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AP11 DUY, 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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AP11 DUY is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 12 July 2011.

Is AP11 DUY safe to buy?

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