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BD11 HXK

2011 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

233,964 mi
Last recorded233,964 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 HXK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 233,964 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 208,990 miles

both front tyres close to 10yrs old (2015)

Fail 5 Apr 2024 208,013 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres close to 10yrs old (2015)

Pass 23 Oct 2023 180,434 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 180,421 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine dripping from sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 179,915 miles

Chip in screen

Pass 14 Sep 2022 177,752 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 173,837 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 170,495 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 165,260 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2019 165,260 miles

Offside Rear 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))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2018 156,125 miles

front and rear tyres wearing close to limit

nearside wiper deteriorating

offside front lower ball joint worn (rear arm)

slight leak offside rear shock absorber

Pass 18 Sep 2017 146,959 miles

front brake discs worn

offside front lower ball joint worn

slight weep offside rear shocker

Fail 16 Sep 2017 146,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

offside front lower ball joint worn

Pass 16 Sep 2016 138,534 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 133,721 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 133,721 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 112,449 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2014 109,021 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 103,084 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 HXK is a 2011 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BD11 HXK, 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 BD11 HXK registered?

BD11 HXK is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 25 May 2011.

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