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CP11 VCD

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

174,619 mi
Last recorded174,619 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP11 VCD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 174,619 miles

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))

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2023 174,615 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2022 167,235 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 167,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Engine Cover Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 157,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output full with water (4.1.4 (b))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2020 141,465 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2020 141,465 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2019 127,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has slight cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover & under-tray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2018 111,984 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 111,919 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Also has a nail in it. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 96,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 96,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 79,337 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 59,969 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 59,563 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 44,127 miles

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

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

osf tyre been repaired

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 30 Jun 2014 44,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

osf tyre been repaired

wipers smearing slightly

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 VCD is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VCD, 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 CP11 VCD registered?

CP11 VCD is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 1 July 2011.

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