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BV11 YWB

2011 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

192,344 mi
Last recorded192,344 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV11 YWB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 192,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/r/ driveshaft/diff seal leaking

Pass 15 Jan 2025 181,936 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight oil leak from n/s/r/diff/driveshaft seal

Fail 14 Jan 2025 181,936 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight oil leak from n/s/r/diff/driveshaft seal

Pass 1 Feb 2024 172,750 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 172,631 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 162,554 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside of car covered in oil leaking from engine.

Fail 18 Jan 2023 162,420 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside of car covered in oil leaking from engine.

Pass 26 Jan 2022 153,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside of car covered in engine oil

Fail 26 Jan 2022 153,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of car covered in engine oil

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 146,166 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre as marked ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 142,628 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 142,624 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 128,900 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre as marked ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 116,725 miles

front washer jets partly blocked but still clearing screen

Pass 6 Mar 2017 109,824 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 102,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 82,356 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 52,042 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 YWB is a 2011 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BV11 YWB, 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 YWB registered?

BV11 YWB is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 7 March 2011.

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