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CA55 ANC

2011 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,074 mi
Last recorded201,074 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA55 ANC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 201,074 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 184,958 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 184,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 171,835 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 165,209 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 156,321 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 140,299 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 140,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 120,661 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint BOTH (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 120,661 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint BOTH (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 101,646 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 82,409 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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CA55 ANC is a 2011 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CA55 ANC, 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 CA55 ANC registered?

CA55 ANC is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 19 October 2011.

Is CA55 ANC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA55 ANC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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