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BM53 EAM

2011 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,021 mi
Last recorded129,021 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM53 EAM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 129,021 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 129,021 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 117,194 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 108,044 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 108,044 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 97,211 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 94,193 miles

Front brake disc worn

Rear brake pads worn

Fail 23 Jun 2022 94,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front brake disc worn

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 21 Jun 2021 89,735 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 17 Jun 2021 89,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 25 Jun 2020 86,434 miles

Rear tyres close to legal limit

engine floor covers fitted

windscreen damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2019 82,303 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 73,765 miles

Rear brake pads worn

emissions not detected

Fail 30 May 2018 73,765 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake pads worn

emissions not detected

tracking out

Pass 10 May 2017 66,598 miles

engine/floor covers fitted

tracking out

Fail 8 May 2017 66,598 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine/floor covers fitted

front/rear brake pads worn

tracking out

Pass 18 May 2016 57,973 miles

engine floor covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2015 47,392 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 47,373 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 36,600 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 36,530 miles

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

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

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

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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BM53 EAM is a 2011 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 BM53 EAM, 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 BM53 EAM registered?

BM53 EAM is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 10 May 2011.

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