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BM52 SEP

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,972 mi
Last recorded117,972 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM52 SEP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 117,972 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 117,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 110,487 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning sensor loose

rear airbag suspension units perished x 2

Pass 10 Nov 2023 102,991 miles

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

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 15 Nov 2022 96,419 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 89,315 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 83,151 miles

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Nearside Rear tyre worn bald and uneven on its inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn bald and uneven on its inner edge

Pass 14 May 2019 75,106 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 66,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 23 May 2018 66,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 57,473 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 45,780 miles

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

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

under try fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2016 45,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

under try fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 33,910 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 22,260 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 20,057 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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BM52 SEP is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BM52 SEP, 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 BM52 SEP registered?

BM52 SEP is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 11 April 2011.

Is BM52 SEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM52 SEP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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