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CP11 CXB

2011 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,605 mi
Last recorded131,605 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP11 CXB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2025 131,605 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front axle has runflat tyres fitted and rear axle has standard load car tyres fitted

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 128,057 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash Cam ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp flickering

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 128,057 miles

Central Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash Cam ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp flickering

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 122,514 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 122,490 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 6 Dec 2022 118,261 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 118,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 114,110 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 109,580 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 109,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 107,698 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 107,693 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 101,598 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 101,536 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2018 90,575 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 80,008 miles

Nearside Rear suspension airbag bellow perished and bulged

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 80,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear suspension airbag bellow perished and bulged

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 68,278 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 52,793 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 13 May 2014 41,284 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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CP11 CXB is a 2011 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CP11 CXB, 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 CP11 CXB registered?

CP11 CXB is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 14 May 2011.

Is CP11 CXB safe to buy?

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