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CK11 GXX

2011 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,978 mi
Last recorded124,978 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK11 GXX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 124,978 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 119,437 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 115,634 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 110,621 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 110,621 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 105,755 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 105,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 100,753 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 85,121 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 76,132 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 65,916 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 61,126 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake pads incorrectly fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 56,775 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 56,632 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 48,525 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 19,347 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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CK11 GXX is a 2011 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CK11 GXX, 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 CK11 GXX registered?

CK11 GXX is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 8 April 2011.

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