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C8 OML

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,962 mi
Last recorded152,962 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 OML
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 152,962 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 145,135 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 136,616 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 131,589 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 129,193 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 125,648 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 121,438 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 121,438 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 115,209 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 115,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2018 174,072 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 102,714 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 92,531 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 80,187 miles

wear on discs

wear on rear tyres

Fail 28 Nov 2014 63,000 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

wear on discs

Pass 28 Nov 2014 63,000 miles

wear on discs

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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C8 OML is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 C8 OML, 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 C8 OML registered?

C8 OML is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 14 December 2011.

Is C8 OML safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 OML shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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