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BC11 WXV

2011 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,729 mi
Last recorded103,729 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC11 WXV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 103,729 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 85,643 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 85,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 61,423 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 44,573 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2022 42,379 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 40,353 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 38,935 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 38,935 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 37,320 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 36,203 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 31,410 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 28,391 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 23,017 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 17,334 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 WXV is a 2011 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BC11 WXV, 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 BC11 WXV registered?

BC11 WXV is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 19 April 2011.

Is BC11 WXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC11 WXV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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