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BC05 TEL

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,597 mi
Last recorded137,597 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 TEL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 137,597 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 137,597 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 133,512 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 122,268 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 108,579 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 108,579 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 100,935 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 99,757 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 86,798 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 72,784 miles

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

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)

crack in the windscreen, though not obstructing drivers view

Fail 9 Jul 2015 72,769 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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)

crack in the windscreen, though not obstructing drivers view

Pass 18 Jul 2014 46,144 miles

Nearside front jacking point missing

Nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Offside front tyre worn heavily on outter 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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BC05 TEL is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BC05 TEL, 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 BC05 TEL registered?

BC05 TEL is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 11 June 2011.

Is BC05 TEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC05 TEL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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