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AZ 5769

2011 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

177,636 mi
Last recorded177,636 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAZ 5769
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 177,636 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 177,634 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2025 171,267 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 169,672 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 169,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 168,590 miles

interior rear view mirror missing

Fail 17 May 2023 168,590 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

interior rear view mirror missing

Pass 1 Jun 2022 165,612 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 May 2022 165,481 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Jun 2021 162,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear view mirror missing

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Jul 2020 159,793 miles

Central rear view mirror missing

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 May 2019 153,040 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 May 2019 153,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 May 2018 136,045 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 115,106 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 102,726 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 97,615 miles

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

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

both under covers and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 72,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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AZ 5769 is a 2011 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AZ 5769, 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 AZ 5769 registered?

AZ 5769 is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 5 October 2011.

Is AZ 5769 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AZ 5769 shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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