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CF11 DDZ

2011 BMW 520

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,424 mi
Last recorded106,424 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF11 DDZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 106,424 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 102,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 102,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 98,078 miles

Under tray fitted (Undercarriage)

Pass 13 Oct 2022 92,930 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 87,296 miles

Under tray fitted front to rear

Pass 17 Oct 2020 83,187 miles

Undertray fitted front to rear

Pass 22 Oct 2019 79,522 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 77,469 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 74,119 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 70,821 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 64,513 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 60,600 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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CF11 DDZ is a 2011 BMW 520 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CF11 DDZ, 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 CF11 DDZ registered?

CF11 DDZ is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 15 July 2011.

Is CF11 DDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF11 DDZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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