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BC11 VPK

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,657 mi
Last recorded128,657 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC11 VPK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 128,657 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 118,936 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective but can be satisfactorily operated

Nearside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Final drive mounting bushes worn

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 May 2025 118,741 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Phone/sat nav holder appears to be adhered to the windscreen and is at risk of damage upon removal (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Electronic parking brake control defective but can be satisfactorily operated

Nearside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted time of test (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Final drive mounting bushes worn

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 May 2024 104,156 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 101,969 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 93,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 84,751 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 84,751 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 76,923 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 64,637 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 30 Nov 2018 58,051 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Dec 2017 51,203 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 49,115 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 37,491 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 26,964 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 23,459 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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BC11 VPK is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BC11 VPK, 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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BC11 VPK is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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