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AY11 WWV

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

179,151 mi
Last recorded179,151 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY11 WWV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 179,151 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

rear prop donut slightly perished+cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2024 155,464 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 119,562 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 119,562 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 111,762 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 104,358 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & small cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

different size tyres fitted front & rear

Pass 16 Oct 2020 98,149 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated strong advisory

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2019 92,644 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 87,150 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 80,542 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 70,652 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 60,648 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 48,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge

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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AY11 WWV is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AY11 WWV, 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 AY11 WWV registered?

AY11 WWV is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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The MOT history for AY11 WWV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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