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C18 SSP

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,347 mi
Last recorded104,347 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 SSP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 104,347 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 104,200 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 97,646 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 91,988 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 91,987 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 86,832 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 86,832 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 82,743 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 78,269 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 72,126 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 55,338 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 51,755 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 46,612 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 46,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 36,937 miles

front tyres worn close to the legal limit

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Apr 2015 30,627 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 23,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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C18 SSP is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 C18 SSP, 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 C18 SSP registered?

C18 SSP is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 17 May 2011.

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