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AX11 BBU

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,166 mi
Last recorded158,166 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX11 BBU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 158,166 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 156,915 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Back bottom arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Back bottom arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 156,691 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Back bottom arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Back bottom arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 142,981 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm outer ball join slightly play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm outer ball join slightly play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

low emitter.

Pass 7 Jul 2018 136,010 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 123,128 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 107,593 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 92,122 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 92,122 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2014 65,299 miles

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

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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AX11 BBU is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black 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 AX11 BBU, 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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AX11 BBU is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 8 July 2011.

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