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CN11 FYC

2011 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,614 mi
Last recorded156,614 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN11 FYC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 156,614 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 156,614 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 142,543 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 142,428 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 135,567 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 127,733 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 127,685 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 123,574 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 113,830 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 106,016 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 94,939 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 84,884 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 84,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 69,898 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 69,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 53,639 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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CN11 FYC is a 2011 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CN11 FYC, 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 CN11 FYC registered?

CN11 FYC is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 7 July 2011.

Is CN11 FYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN11 FYC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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