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BJ11 UYN

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,310 mi
Last recorded216,310 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 216,310 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 200,457 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 179,537 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 102,386 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 88,697 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 88,697 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 69,418 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

vehicle appears to have headlamp washers but are inoperative.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 69,418 miles

vehicle appears to have headlamp washers but are inoperative.

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 UYN is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UYN, 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

How do I check the history of BJ11 UYN?

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What year was BJ11 UYN registered?

BJ11 UYN is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 5 April 2011.

Is BJ11 UYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ11 UYN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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