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AU11 RVW

2011 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

232,097 mi
Last recorded232,097 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 RVW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 232,097 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 232,095 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 231,614 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 231,067 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 230,198 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 228,984 miles

Under body panels fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 228,984 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under body panels fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 218,314 miles

Front Both tyres wearing slightly on edges

Under body panels fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 218,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working pump running and water in bottle (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Both tyres wearing slightly on edges

Head lamp cleaning system in/op

Under body panels fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 205,345 miles

Under body panels fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 205,345 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake insecure Dirt shield broken off and fouling on road wheel (1.1.21 (c))

Under body panels fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 195,590 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 173,048 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 173,048 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2017 150,345 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 137,399 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' just within limit at time of test (8.3.1a)

emissions to low to detect

under bonnet and body panels fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 11 May 2015 126,898 miles

Front tyres worn low on edges

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 105,202 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 104,786 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 104,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 RVW is a 2011 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU11 RVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU11 RVW registered?

AU11 RVW is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 9 March 2011.

Is AU11 RVW safe to buy?

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