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BN11 MJY

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,351 mi
Last recorded183,351 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 MJY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 183,351 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2024 183,351 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 178,154 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 165,753 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 165,753 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 154,907 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 154,907 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2020 142,206 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 138,792 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 128,530 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 117,224 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 108,884 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 98,767 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 82,711 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 82,711 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 67,305 miles

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

Offside Front 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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BN11 MJY is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJY, 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

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What year was BN11 MJY registered?

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

Is BN11 MJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN11 MJY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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