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2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,447 mi
Last recorded172,447 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK11 NFL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 172,447 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 165,521 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2023 157,295 miles

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake/fuel lines front to back

Fail 12 Sep 2023 157,294 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake/fuel lines front to back

Pass 2 Sep 2022 150,165 miles

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

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 23 Sep 2021 143,516 miles

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Fail 22 Sep 2021 143,516 miles

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

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 27 Oct 2020 138,528 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 138,060 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 128,807 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 128,807 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both have lift play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 120,977 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 103,218 miles

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

park brake switch starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Apr 2016 78,363 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 77,493 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 73,119 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 72,879 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 72,879 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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 NFL is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NFL, 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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CK11 NFL is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 9 May 2011.

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