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BX11 VOA

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,254 mi
Last recorded98,254 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX11 VOA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 98,254 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 98,254 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 95,687 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 92,449 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 85,196 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 80,963 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 77,584 miles

Offside Front shocker dust cover torn

Fail 18 Jan 2021 77,584 miles

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

Offside Front shocker dust cover torn

Pass 23 Jan 2020 75,871 miles

Nearside Front headlight condensation

Fail 20 Jan 2020 75,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and low (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front headlight condensation

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre has nail in it

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 71,953 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 71,938 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 60,784 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 60,784 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 50,347 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 44,322 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 37,488 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 May 2014 30,827 miles

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

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

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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BX11 VOA is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey 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 BX11 VOA, 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 BX11 VOA registered?

BX11 VOA is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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