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CF11 DFC

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,454 mi
Last recorded118,454 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF11 DFC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 118,454 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 118,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 111,379 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 105,314 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 100,356 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 94,478 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 87,283 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 79,053 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 79,053 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2016 69,307 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 58,168 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 46,941 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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CF11 DFC is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DFC, 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 CF11 DFC registered?

CF11 DFC is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 22 June 2011.

Is CF11 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF11 DFC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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