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B3 PSE

2011 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,098 mi
Last recorded132,098 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 PSE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 132,098 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 126,746 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Dec 2023 119,189 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 113,035 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 107,840 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 107,840 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 105,009 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 99,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 90,227 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 83,309 miles

under trays covering many components.

Pass 5 Jul 2016 73,353 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 64,330 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 6 Jul 2015 64,326 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 49,675 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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B3 PSE is a 2011 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B3 PSE, 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 B3 PSE registered?

B3 PSE is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 19 May 2011.

Is B3 PSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 PSE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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