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BO55 MRV

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

181,550 mi
Last recorded181,550 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 MRV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 181,550 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 181,548 miles

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 174,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 174,657 miles

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both front and rear. (0.1 (d))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 167,712 miles

Emission too lean to register or record

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

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2019 158,182 miles

Front fog lamps not working

Handbrake light illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 158,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front fog lamps not working

Handbrake light illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 144,651 miles

Emission too lean to register or record

Pass 26 Jul 2017 140,169 miles

Emission too lean to register or record

Fail 26 Jul 2017 140,169 miles

Emission too lean to register or record

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 137,428 miles

Emission too lean to register or record

Fail 28 Jul 2016 137,428 miles

Emission too lean to register or record

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 122,989 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 109,321 miles

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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BO55 MRV is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BO55 MRV, 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 BO55 MRV registered?

BO55 MRV is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is BO55 MRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO55 MRV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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