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BV11 YUY

2011 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

188,334 mi
Last recorded188,334 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 188,334 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 165,851 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted obscuring some checks

Pass 9 Jun 2023 143,379 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some checks

Pass 10 Jun 2022 118,321 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some checks

Pass 26 May 2021 94,654 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 94,654 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Pass 1 Jun 2020 77,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 64,561 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 56,328 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 48,279 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced and rear (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 40,480 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 33,090 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 26,419 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 YUY is a 2011 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YUY, 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 YUY registered?

BV11 YUY is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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