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BX11 VXT

2011 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

99,191 mi
Last recorded99,191 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX11 VXT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 99,191 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 87,010 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 79,304 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 75,855 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 71,860 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 71,841 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 67,865 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 64,831 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 60,903 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 55,836 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 50,508 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 44,516 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 39,534 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight damage os engine/floor under trays

winter tyres fitted on fronts

Pass 18 Jul 2014 33,340 miles

Winter tyres installed on front axle

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 VXT 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 92.9%.

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 BX11 VXT, 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 VXT registered?

BX11 VXT is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 2011.

Is BX11 VXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX11 VXT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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