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CT11 FWZ

2011 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,692 mi
Last recorded111,692 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT11 FWZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 111,692 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 111,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 103,928 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 103,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2023 94,690 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 89,855 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 81,534 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 8 Jun 2021 81,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 10 Jul 2020 75,108 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 75,108 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 62,957 miles

slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 9 Apr 2019 62,954 miles

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

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 16 Apr 2018 54,012 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged n/s/r (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 48,973 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has sections of tread missing

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

Pass 23 May 2017 48,287 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 43,628 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 35,698 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 31,696 miles

Nail in offside rear 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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CT11 FWZ is a 2011 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CT11 FWZ, 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 FWZ registered?

CT11 FWZ is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 8 July 2011.

Is CT11 FWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT11 FWZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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