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BN11 UWX

2011 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,999 mi
Last recorded67,999 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 UWX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 67,999 miles

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 62,215 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 60,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under trays fitted preventing full underbody inspection

Fail 26 Jun 2024 60,025 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under trays fitted preventing full underbody inspection

Pass 23 Jun 2023 59,185 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 55,552 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2021 52,212 miles

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2020 50,027 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 2 Jul 2019 45,446 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 42,162 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 39,158 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2017 39,158 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 37,177 miles

Offside Rear inner disc face corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 34,125 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 34,125 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 31,461 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 31,461 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

small stone chips i A zone

Pass 26 Feb 2014 30,396 miles

n/s/f tyre worn badly on edges.

o/s/f tyre worn badly on edges.

Fail 25 Feb 2014 30,396 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn badly on edges.

o/s/f tyre worn badly on edges.

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 UWX is a 2011 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UWX, 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 UWX registered?

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

Is BN11 UWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN11 UWX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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