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BG11 MTK

2011 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,708 mi
Last recorded106,708 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 MTK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 106,708 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 106,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Condensation in n/s headlamp

Pass 27 Nov 2024 101,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

condensation in n/s headlamp

Fail 27 Nov 2024 101,569 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

condensation in n/s headlamp

Pass 7 Dec 2023 98,793 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 95,367 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Nov 2022 95,367 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 29 Nov 2021 89,198 miles

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 29 Nov 2021 89,198 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 30 Nov 2020 83,244 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner and outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and overall condition wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 30 Nov 2020 83,244 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner and outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and overall condition wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Nov 2019 77,686 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 Dec 2018 71,627 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 20 Sep 2017 64,432 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 27 May 2016 54,556 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 52,614 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 48,863 miles

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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BG11 MTK is a 2011 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BG11 MTK, 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 BG11 MTK registered?

BG11 MTK is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 18 May 2011.

Is BG11 MTK safe to buy?

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