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CE11 VBO

2011 BMW 520

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

42,510 mi
Last recorded42,510 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE11 VBO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 42,510 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 35,328 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 31,204 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 24,239 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 24,239 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 16,978 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 12,920 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 9,555 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 2,864 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 2,805 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 2,800 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 2,787 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 2,653 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 2,354 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 2,070 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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CE11 VBO is a 2011 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VBO, 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 CE11 VBO registered?

CE11 VBO is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 14 March 2011.

Is CE11 VBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE11 VBO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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