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C17 AMA

2011 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

141,045 mi
Last recorded141,045 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 AMA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 141,045 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 135,083 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 126,635 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 126,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 121,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 102,445 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 87,676 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 65,814 miles

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2016 56,090 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 55,118 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 43,710 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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C17 AMA is a 2011 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C17 AMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C17 AMA registered?

C17 AMA is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 19 July 2011.

Is C17 AMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 AMA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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