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BJ11 HTZ

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

153,663 mi
Last recorded153,663 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 153,663 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 145,135 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 145,132 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 137,766 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 125,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 108,088 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 94,915 miles

Nearside Front Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2020 88,384 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 86,931 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 85,177 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 May 2017 83,451 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre has a cut on sidewall

Pass 11 May 2016 80,861 miles

Covers under the car

Pass 13 Apr 2015 73,438 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 55,042 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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BJ11 HTZ is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HTZ, 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 BJ11 HTZ registered?

BJ11 HTZ is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is BJ11 HTZ safe to buy?

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