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CT11 DFA

2011 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,620 mi
Last recorded116,620 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT11 DFA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 116,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 111,516 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 108,609 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2020 104,715 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 99,339 miles

Front and rear discs are worn

Pass 26 Feb 2018 94,855 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 89,287 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 82,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn. No ply or cords visible - 245/45/R18

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle has passed the emissions test. No print out was produced due to low emissions

Fail 29 Feb 2016 82,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/R18 - Runflat (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn. No ply or cords visible - 245/45/R18

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle has passed the emissions test. No print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 28 Feb 2015 76,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 65,038 miles

Emissions are too clean to measure

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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CT11 DFA is a 2011 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CT11 DFA, 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 CT11 DFA registered?

CT11 DFA is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 21 March 2011.

Is CT11 DFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT11 DFA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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