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BJ11 KHA

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,822 mi
Last recorded114,822 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 114,822 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 109,836 miles

BOTH ENGINE MOUNTS HAVE SLIGHT EXCESS MOVEMENT

Nearside Front BRAKE PAD WIRING BROKEN - PADS ARE NOT WORN

Nearside Rear Outer Outer passenger seat belt buckle not operating as intended - NOT a failure as detailed in Look up tables

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Cut in centre of webbing (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 107,041 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 107,041 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/17 (RUNFLAT) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 95,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 79,405 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 79,405 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 61,154 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 58,750 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 54,843 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 48,988 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 40,167 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 24,534 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 21,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 17,388 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 KHA is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KHA, 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 KHA registered?

BJ11 KHA is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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