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CE11 VLP

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

171,201 mi
Last recorded171,201 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE11 VLP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 171,201 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 171,201 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 167,814 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 150,921 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 127,397 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 116,829 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 111,496 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 111,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 105,903 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 98,519 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 98,519 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 90,480 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 69,834 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 69,496 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 69,239 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 69,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 64,652 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VLP is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VLP, 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 VLP registered?

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

Is CE11 VLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE11 VLP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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