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CU11 GKG

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,391 mi
Last recorded140,391 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU11 GKG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 140,391 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 140,391 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 129,455 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 129,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 117,385 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 106,104 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate loose

Pass 11 Oct 2021 93,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 83,031 miles

both front tyres slightly out of shape on outer edges

Fail 16 Jun 2020 83,031 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking air bag (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

both front tyres slightly out of shape on outer edges

Pass 28 Mar 2019 69,185 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 57,420 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 46,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn heavily on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2016 38,474 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wearing uneven

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing uneven

Offside Front Outer tyre wearing uneven

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 29,014 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 19,751 miles

offside rear tyre tread wearing low

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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CU11 GKG is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CU11 GKG, 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 CU11 GKG registered?

CU11 GKG is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 1 April 2011.

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