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CK11 GZO

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

172,681 mi
Last recorded172,681 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK11 GZO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 172,681 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 155,145 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 133,030 miles

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

Central Rear differentials bushes has cracks

Pass 12 Jun 2023 115,841 miles

emissions too clean

Pass 1 Jun 2022 106,026 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 95,815 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 95,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm with lower shock mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 89,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 79,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 67,727 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 67,727 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2017 59,405 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 May 2017 59,405 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2016 49,532 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 38,924 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 38,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2014 28,465 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 GZO is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GZO, 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 GZO registered?

CK11 GZO is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 17 May 2011.

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