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AYZ 884

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,427 mi
Last recorded130,427 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYZ 884
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2026 130,427 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2026 130,427 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 123,112 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 117,898 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 117,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 114,036 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 109,449 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 105,278 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 103,362 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 103,362 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 95,731 miles

Fuel tank damp

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 95,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank damp

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 86,347 miles

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front lower on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank damp

Fail 14 Aug 2018 86,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front lower on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank damp

Pass 8 Aug 2017 73,984 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 61,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 61,383 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 49,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower suspension ball joints nearside slightly more than offside (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge (not within measured area)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 36,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 19,426 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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AYZ 884 is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AYZ 884, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AYZ 884 registered?

AYZ 884 is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 7 January 2011.

Is AYZ 884 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYZ 884 shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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