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AV11 TXG

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,737 mi
Last recorded127,737 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 TXG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 127,737 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 127,737 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 113,101 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 101,105 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 100,956 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 100,900 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 97,478 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 90,720 miles

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 83,719 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test cradle/holder ()

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

passenger air bag turned off

Fail 18 Mar 2020 83,719 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test cradle/holder ()

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

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

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

passenger air bag turned off

Pass 16 Mar 2019 70,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 65,167 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 52,758 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 47,066 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 35,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 29,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2014 29,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 TXG is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AV11 TXG, 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 TXG registered?

AV11 TXG is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 18 May 2011.

Is AV11 TXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV11 TXG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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