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BC11 WDE

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,541 mi
Last recorded110,541 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC11 WDE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2026 110,541 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 107,245 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 104,009 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 99,970 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 90,988 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 86,618 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 81,841 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 73,115 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2017 59,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint OUTER REAR AS MARKED (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint OUTER REAR AS MARKED (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 51,978 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 40,450 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 20,026 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 WDE is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WDE, 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 BC11 WDE registered?

BC11 WDE is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 22 July 2011.

Is BC11 WDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC11 WDE shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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