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BK11 LCN

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

191,172 mi
Last recorded191,172 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 191,172 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 28 Feb 2025 186,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on front pipe flexy joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 186,025 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box front mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 183,702 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 177,382 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 166,195 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 151,659 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 145,081 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 129,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 129,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 124,390 miles

brake pad wear warning light displayed

Fail 16 Apr 2018 124,290 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

brake pad wear warning light displayed

Pass 12 Apr 2017 109,840 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear wire broken

brake pad warning message displayed

Fail 12 Apr 2017 109,840 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear wire broken

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

brake pad warning message displayed

Pass 4 Apr 2016 89,745 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 31 Mar 2016 89,565 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 17 Apr 2015 72,675 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 58,932 miles

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

nsf tyre feathering and wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Apr 2014 58,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nsf tyre feathering and wearing on outer edge

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 LCN is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BK11 LCN, 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 BK11 LCN registered?

BK11 LCN is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 15 April 2011.

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