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BF11 KXE

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,534 mi
Last recorded75,534 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 75,534 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 73,350 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 70,738 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 67,658 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 65,791 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 63,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 63,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 61,776 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 57,421 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 50,476 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 50,449 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 50,444 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2017 50,017 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 50,017 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 43,017 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 36,492 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 31,526 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 31,526 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 30,572 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 30,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 KXE is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey 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 BF11 KXE, 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 BF11 KXE registered?

BF11 KXE is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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