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BE05 NAS

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

217,065 mi
Last recorded217,065 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE05 NAS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 217,065 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 201,092 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 175,465 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 175,465 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 138,199 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 126,755 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 115,817 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 110,109 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 110,109 miles

Nearside Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 107,429 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 84,494 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 78,488 miles

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

wear on inner and outer edge of front and rear tyres

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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BE05 NAS 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 83.3%.

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 BE05 NAS, 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 BE05 NAS registered?

BE05 NAS is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 3 March 2011.

Is BE05 NAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BE05 NAS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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