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CK11 WPV

2011 BMW 520

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

125,724 mi
Last recorded125,724 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK11 WPV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 May 2026 125,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm + perished + nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 111,589 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 99,853 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Nearside Front jacking point block missing

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 May 2023 91,364 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 86,690 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point block missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Jun 2022 86,690 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point block missing

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jun 2021 82,441 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 79,419 miles

rear pads low

slight lip and wear rear brake discs

Pass 19 Jun 2019 77,071 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 73,358 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 68,615 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 64,361 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 58,447 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 45,971 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 WPV is a 2011 BMW 520 in Brown 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 WPV, 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 WPV registered?

CK11 WPV is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 9 June 2011.

Is CK11 WPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK11 WPV 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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