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AT10 BUT

2011 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,130 mi
Last recorded179,130 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT10 BUT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 179,130 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 178,851 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 178,361 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 170,339 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 170,339 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 158,762 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 158,762 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 150,242 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 132,111 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 132,111 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 114,312 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative All (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 94,210 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 75,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 53,639 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 40,800 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 40,799 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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AT10 BUT is a 2011 BMW 520 in White 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 AT10 BUT, 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 AT10 BUT registered?

AT10 BUT is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 7 May 2011.

Is AT10 BUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT10 BUT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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