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CF11 DFG

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

89,106 mi
Last recorded89,106 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF11 DFG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 89,106 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 85,598 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 81,641 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 75,923 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 75,911 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 65,332 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 60,946 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 54,660 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 46,247 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall,perished,225/55 R 17

Nearside Rear wall,perished

Offside Front wall,perished

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

engine cover and tray obstruction under side of components

Pass 29 Aug 2017 40,501 miles

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

engine cover and tray obstruction under side of components

Pass 9 Aug 2016 33,725 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 30,226 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 29,196 miles

Front wipers smear

Pass 21 Jun 2014 22,110 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 DFG is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DFG, 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 DFG registered?

CF11 DFG is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 24 June 2011.

Is CF11 DFG safe to buy?

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