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BP11 WLR

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,603 mi
Last recorded158,603 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP11 WLR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 158,603 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 158,568 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 152,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 142,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 132,610 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2016 123,391 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 111,979 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 100,087 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 WLR is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WLR, 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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BP11 WLR is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 8 July 2011.

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