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CE11 EOL

2011 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,779 mi
Last recorded115,779 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE11 EOL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 115,779 miles

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

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 30 Sep 2024 106,598 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 98,637 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Oct 2022 89,544 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 79,205 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 68,193 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 59,351 miles

n/s/r tyre low on edges

Fail 17 Sep 2019 59,344 miles

Offside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre low on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2018 47,636 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 30,320 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 30,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 23,716 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 20,762 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 20,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre inner and outter tread worn close to legal limts

Pass 25 Feb 2014 17,979 miles

n/s front tyre bald on edge

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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CE11 EOL is a 2011 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CE11 EOL, 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 CE11 EOL registered?

CE11 EOL is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 25 March 2011.

Is CE11 EOL safe to buy?

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