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BP11 CZY

2011 BMW 520

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

180,005 mi
Last recorded180,005 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP11 CZY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 180,005 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 180,005 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 161,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 139,251 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 125,612 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 116,294 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 107,580 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2017 107,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 95,461 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 87,381 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 62,749 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BP11 CZY is a 2011 BMW 520 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BP11 CZY, 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 BP11 CZY registered?

BP11 CZY is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 26 July 2011.

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