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CE11 XGA

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

200,642 mi
Last recorded200,642 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 200,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 193,799 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 193,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 182,023 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 147,169 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 147,169 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2018 139,945 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner brake discs corroded inner plate

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 122,287 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 101,530 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak back axle

Pass 27 Mar 2015 81,870 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear diff leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 61,632 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 XGA is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XGA, 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 XGA registered?

CE11 XGA is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 8 April 2011.

Is CE11 XGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE11 XGA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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