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CN11 GZL

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,849 mi
Last recorded127,849 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN11 GZL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 127,849 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 121,133 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 114,415 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 108,042 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 101,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 92,888 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 84,089 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 83,637 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 83,614 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 80,988 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit FRONT AND REAR ALL ROUND LOW ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2017 78,774 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a slight cut

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2017 78,750 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has a slight cut

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 69,882 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE NAILED

Pass 22 Apr 2015 63,130 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 59,062 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 53,130 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 GZL is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 CN11 GZL, 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 CN11 GZL registered?

CN11 GZL is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 25 March 2011.

Is CN11 GZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN11 GZL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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