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BJ11 KGG

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,402 mi
Last recorded134,402 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 134,402 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2026 134,198 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 127,472 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaking around engine

Pass 9 Mar 2024 118,721 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 115,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2022 110,156 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 103,923 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 96,288 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 79,420 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 64,908 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 64,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2017 61,284 miles

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

Nearside Front & Offside Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 51,602 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 44,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise n/s/f door mirror glass, damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2015 44,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise n/s/f door mirror glass, damaged

Pass 12 May 2014 34,250 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 34,250 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 KGG is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BJ11 KGG, 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 KGG registered?

BJ11 KGG is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 13 May 2011.

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The MOT history for BJ11 KGG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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