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BK11 WEH

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,357 mi
Last recorded124,357 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 WEH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 124,357 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 111,356 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 111,356 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 102,731 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 94,064 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 84,912 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 13 Jan 2018 74,472 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 67,676 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 59,272 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 59,272 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 41,574 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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BK11 WEH is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WEH, 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 WEH registered?

BK11 WEH is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 18 March 2011.

Is BK11 WEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK11 WEH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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