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BG11 OBO

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,610 mi
Last recorded105,610 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 OBO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 105,610 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 105,607 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken driver side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 104,965 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides thrust arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 104,965 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides thrust arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 102,905 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 102,905 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH sides , loose connection (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 102,659 miles

Front headlights have moisture in them

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 98,283 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2021 98,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 90,018 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 70,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 54,784 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 45,898 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 39,019 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 33,687 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 25,680 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 OBO is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BG11 OBO, 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 OBO registered?

BG11 OBO is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 19 April 2011.

Is BG11 OBO safe to buy?

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