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BN11 MGE

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,485 mi
Last recorded149,485 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 MGE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 149,485 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 146,584 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 140,816 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2022 140,450 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 129,338 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 129,092 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 129,064 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 120,681 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 120,148 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 110,210 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 64,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2014 64,719 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BN11 MGE is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BN11 MGE, 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 BN11 MGE?

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What year was BN11 MGE registered?

BN11 MGE is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is BN11 MGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN11 MGE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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