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BK11 WTJ

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

69,817 mi
Last recorded69,817 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 69,817 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 66,825 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 62,674 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 May 2023 60,120 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 56,949 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 53,599 miles

under tray fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 1 Jun 2020 50,409 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 47,062 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 42,386 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 42,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2017 38,327 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 35,394 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 31,881 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 22,842 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

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 WTJ is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WTJ, 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 WTJ registered?

BK11 WTJ is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 19 May 2011.

Is BK11 WTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK11 WTJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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