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BW11 TZZ

2011 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

246,368 mi
Last recorded246,368 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 TZZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 246,368 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 246,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2023 240,276 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 234,441 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

number plates fading

suspect engine mount worn

Fail 5 Aug 2022 234,441 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

number plates fading

suspect engine mount worn

Pass 2 Aug 2021 228,032 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 222,177 miles

cracks in front windscreen

n/s/r roll bar link dust cover split

Pass 31 Jul 2019 217,050 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

cracks in front windscreen

non run flat tyres fitted to rear axle

Fail 31 Jul 2019 217,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyres wearing low

cracks in front windscreen

non run flat tyres fitted to rear axle

Pass 25 Jul 2018 209,950 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 209,950 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 201,361 miles

chips in front windcsreen

rear brake discs corroding

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Jul 2016 181,440 miles

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

engine covers and under trays not fitted.

Pass 13 Jul 2015 139,558 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm and worn out on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2014 99,132 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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BW11 TZZ 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 73.3%.

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 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 BW11 TZZ, 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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BW11 TZZ is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 2011.

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