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BU11 STS

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,597 mi
Last recorded115,597 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU11 STS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 115,597 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 103,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre has cuts to inner sidewall, no cords exposed.

Under body covers fitted.

Fail 5 Apr 2019 102,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre has cuts to inner sidewall, no cords exposed.

Under body covers fitted.

Pass 4 Apr 2018 95,056 miles

Rear both rear tyre valves perished/cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2017 86,754 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 73,192 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2015 54,275 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 54,275 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Jul 2014 31,963 miles

Diesle test passed trigger point not met.

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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BU11 STS is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BU11 STS, 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 BU11 STS registered?

BU11 STS is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is BU11 STS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU11 STS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU11 STS have outstanding finance?

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