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BT11 VTE

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,690 mi
Last recorded145,690 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT11 VTE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 145,690 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 119,218 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 96,618 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 96,617 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 84,176 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn low and cuts to treads (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2022 72,066 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 72,066 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 67,161 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 63,966 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 59,599 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 54,433 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 50,431 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 45,853 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 42,040 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 2 Jun 2014 38,238 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 38,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BT11 VTE is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 BT11 VTE, 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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BT11 VTE is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 10 June 2011.

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