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BJ11 XSY

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,865 mi
Last recorded63,865 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 63,865 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 63,823 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 61,738 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 61,737 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 56,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 49,900 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 48,170 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 30 Oct 2020 47,041 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder wearing smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 47,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder wearing smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 43,341 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 36,438 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 31,314 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2016 26,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2015 22,170 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 15,461 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 XSY is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XSY, 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

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What year was BJ11 XSY registered?

BJ11 XSY is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 6 May 2011.

Is BJ11 XSY safe to buy?

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