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BJ11 CGY

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

238,360 mi
Last recorded238,360 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 CGY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 238,360 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 221,428 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 194,720 miles

Small chips in front windscreen.

Pass 24 Aug 2018 178,574 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 177,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached CENTRAL BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached CENTRAL BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2017 154,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 123,056 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 100,511 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2014 81,086 miles

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

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

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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BJ11 CGY is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BJ11 CGY, 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 BJ11 CGY registered?

BJ11 CGY is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 11 March 2011.

Is BJ11 CGY safe to buy?

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