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CK11 GYE

2011 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,790 mi
Last recorded162,790 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 162,790 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 162,750 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 162,658 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 161,144 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 160,852 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 160,852 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 154,500 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 145,209 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 117,468 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 114,245 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 110,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 80,825 miles

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

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

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 GYE is a 2011 BMW 520 in White 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 CK11 GYE, 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 GYE registered?

CK11 GYE is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 20 April 2011.

Is CK11 GYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK11 GYE 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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