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AV11 HKZ

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,351 mi
Last recorded147,351 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 HKZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 147,351 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 147,339 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Obligatory mirror missing VIEW TO REAR INTERNAL MIRROR (3.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BIG BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BIG BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 141,784 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 129,305 miles

Gearbox mounting defective rear diff mount bushings perished and split ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 129,305 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective rear diff mount bushings perished and split ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 111,332 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 100,597 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 89,040 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 85,582 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 23 Jan 2017 77,292 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 68,344 miles

engine cover fitted

under body shields fitted

Pass 17 May 2013 29,785 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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AV11 HKZ is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV11 HKZ, 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 AV11 HKZ registered?

AV11 HKZ is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 22 March 2011.

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