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BF11 KUW

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

194,678 mi
Last recorded194,678 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF11 KUW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 194,678 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower Engine cover undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Watter inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Watter inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Both sides (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 192,265 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower Engine cover undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Watered (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Watered (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 192,265 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower Engine cover undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Watered (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Watered (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 181,835 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Nov 2022 177,984 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 173,060 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 166,864 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 166,860 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 160,275 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 149,161 miles

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

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

Rear bump stops worn

covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2017 138,027 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak rear diff ()

covers fitted

rear bumpstops worn

Pass 19 Nov 2016 127,863 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak rear diff ()

covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 115,314 miles

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

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

covers fitted

rear diff seals leaking slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2014 101,682 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 82,315 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BF11 KUW is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey 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 BF11 KUW, 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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BF11 KUW is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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