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AU11 LTV

2011 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

255,525 mi
Last recorded255,525 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 LTV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 255,525 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 93,537 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

front & rear under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Mar 2019 235,368 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 220,421 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 215,503 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 215,503 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 169,233 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 132,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2014 97,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside differential output shaft seal leaking

Fail 25 Feb 2014 97,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside differential output shaft seal leaking

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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AU11 LTV is a 2011 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU11 LTV, 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 AU11 LTV registered?

AU11 LTV is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is AU11 LTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU11 LTV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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