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AP11 EGE

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,445 mi
Last recorded187,445 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 187,445 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 175,406 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 162,022 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 140,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 120,362 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread de-laminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 120,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread de-laminating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD outer shoulder but just within tolerance (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 97,424 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 1.5 - 2.mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 69,905 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 12 Jul 2019 69,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2018 49,480 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 47,059 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 45,298 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 41,164 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 41,150 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 28,358 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 28,358 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 EGE 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 75%.

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 AP11 EGE, 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 AP11 EGE registered?

AP11 EGE is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 14 July 2011.

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