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AV11 YFB

2011 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,056 mi
Last recorded74,056 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 YFB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 74,056 miles

rear differential has slight oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2025 74,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn on both inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear differential has slight oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2024 67,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 67,573 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 63,041 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 61,399 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 55,784 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 52,234 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 48,177 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 43,813 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 39,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on outer edge & starting to go out of shape on inner

Offside Front Tyre worn low on outer edge & starting to go out of shape on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2018 39,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on outer edge & starting to go out of shape on inner

Offside Front Tyre worn low on outer edge & starting to go out of shape on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2017 33,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 28,157 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 28,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 23,502 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 18,820 miles

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 YFB is a 2011 BMW 520 in Blue 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 YFB, 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 YFB registered?

AV11 YFB is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 13 July 2011.

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