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BM54 MAT

2011 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

122,156 mi
Last recorded122,156 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM54 MAT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 122,156 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishig (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 111,469 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn. 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 105,634 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 96,251 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 82,098 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 69,905 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 66,063 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 66,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 60,679 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 53,586 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 48,991 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 41,347 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 34,372 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge worn close to legal limit

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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BM54 MAT is a 2011 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BM54 MAT, 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

How do I check the history of BM54 MAT?

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What year was BM54 MAT registered?

BM54 MAT is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 16 March 2011.

Is BM54 MAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM54 MAT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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