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BP11 DJZ

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,378 mi
Last recorded150,378 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP11 DJZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 150,378 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 145,536 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 145,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 139,993 miles

Central Front UNDERTRAYS FITTED FRONT TO BACK

Tow bar warning message on dash

Fail 30 Jul 2021 133,825 miles

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

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

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Central Front UNDERTRAYS FITTED FRONT TO BACK

Pass 4 Sep 2019 110,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

signs of fuel leak from tank area

slight brake judder

Fail 2 Sep 2019 110,041 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

signs of fuel leak from tank area

Pass 25 Jun 2018 94,678 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 83,376 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 75,487 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 58,028 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 54,380 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 52,738 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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BP11 DJZ is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BP11 DJZ, 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 BP11 DJZ registered?

BP11 DJZ is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 15 July 2011.

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