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CK11 UHF

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,543 mi
Last recorded123,543 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 123,543 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 122,834 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 121,580 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 119,115 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 113,948 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 113,948 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 111,972 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 109,421 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 103,923 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 103,901 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both headlights low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 98,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

ns front tyre uneven wear + blistering

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 16 Jun 2016 91,050 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 83,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 62,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UHF is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK11 UHF registered?

CK11 UHF is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 11 July 2011.

Is CK11 UHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK11 UHF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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