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BJ11 KBY

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,590 mi
Last recorded128,590 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 KBY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 128,590 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 107,348 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 95,586 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 90,571 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 85,522 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 80,602 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 80,601 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 75,611 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 69,931 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 69,931 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 61,397 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

undetected peak exhaust emissions

Pass 4 Mar 2015 53,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

undetected peak exhaust emissions

Pass 28 Feb 2014 42,661 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front brake discs lipped

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 KBY is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 KBY, 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 KBY registered?

BJ11 KBY is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 10 March 2011.

Is BJ11 KBY safe to buy?

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