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BL11 FPE

2011 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,759 mi
Last recorded131,759 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 FPE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 131,759 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 120,157 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 107,749 miles

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

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

brake wear warning light on

condensation in offside headlamp

nearside rear brake bust shield loose

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2023 107,748 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

brake wear warning light on

condensation in offside headlamp

nearside rear brake bust shield loose

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2022 97,616 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 86,761 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 81,742 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 73,633 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 61,709 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 51,021 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2018 51,019 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wheel slightly buckled

Nearside Rear wheel slightly buckled

Pass 18 Dec 2017 50,895 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 43,711 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 38,009 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 33,797 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 33,797 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre worn close to 2mm wear limit markers - advise to be replaced

Pass 28 May 2014 23,742 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing close to limit in centre of tread

Fail 27 May 2014 23,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre wearing off on inner edge close to limit

o/s/r tyre wearing close to limit in centre of tread

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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BL11 FPE is a 2011 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BL11 FPE, 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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BL11 FPE is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 15 June 2011.

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