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BK11 LCA

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

199,204 mi
Last recorded199,204 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 LCA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 199,204 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 190,664 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 180,336 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 169,717 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 163,400 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 152,216 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides component slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet secondary catch deteriorated

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2021 151,920 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides component slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet secondary catch deteriorated

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2020 146,343 miles

under trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2019 132,854 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2019 132,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2018 116,539 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2017 103,639 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 85,091 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 67,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 17 Feb 2014 50,389 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BK11 LCA 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 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 BK11 LCA, 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 BK11 LCA registered?

BK11 LCA is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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The MOT history for BK11 LCA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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