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BD11 FVE

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

173,300 mi
Last recorded173,300 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 FVE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 173,300 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 168,547 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 153,492 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 149,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 149,724 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 142,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 124,801 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 115,657 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 107,237 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 102,586 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 86,667 miles

N/S/F bottom ball joint has slight movement

O/S/F bottom ball joint has slight movement

O/S/F tyre out of shape inside edge

Pass 27 Jul 2017 74,220 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 30 Jul 2016 60,416 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted unable to do full inspection

under body covers fitted unable to do full inspection

Pass 24 Jul 2015 46,402 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 37,606 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 37,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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BD11 FVE is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BD11 FVE, 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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BD11 FVE is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 12 August 2011.

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