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BV11 YUR

2011 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,079 mi
Last recorded125,079 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV11 YUR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 125,079 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 115,578 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 103,914 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 103,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 96,622 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components" "Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay,

Pass 19 Feb 2021 85,272 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 82,732 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 79,165 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both valves damaged (5.2.3 (j))

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2018 75,069 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 71,154 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 71,120 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 66,578 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 59,449 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 53,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 38,990 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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BV11 YUR is a 2011 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BV11 YUR, 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 BV11 YUR registered?

BV11 YUR is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 3 March 2011.

Is BV11 YUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV11 YUR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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