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CF11 UPP

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,684 mi
Last recorded135,684 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 135,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 128,472 miles

Nearside front suspension lower ball joint worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Fail 22 Oct 2024 128,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front suspension lower ball joint worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 30 Jun 2023 120,813 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 115,407 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 105,635 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 99,948 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 18 Sep 2020 99,945 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Aug 2019 93,054 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 93,004 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 80,523 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 69,340 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 58,130 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 46,034 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 36,811 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 UPP is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UPP, 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 UPP registered?

CF11 UPP is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 28 July 2011.

Is CF11 UPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF11 UPP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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