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BN11 MPF

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,758 mi
Last recorded147,758 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 147,758 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 140,671 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 140,670 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing one nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 131,354 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 122,456 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 114,434 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

winter tyre fitted on o/s/f

Fail 28 Feb 2022 114,307 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

condensation in n/s h/light

winter tyre fitted on o/s/f

Pass 1 Mar 2021 107,449 miles

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

condensation in n/s h/light

Fail 1 Mar 2021 107,449 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

condensation in n/s h/light

Pass 24 Feb 2020 100,124 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 93,873 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 93,788 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 85,852 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 78,482 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 69,512 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 69,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 59,840 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 46,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 MPF is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MPF, 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 BN11 MPF registered?

BN11 MPF is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 15 April 2011.

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The MOT history for BN11 MPF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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