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CX11 VFG

2011 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,540 mi
Last recorded117,540 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX11 VFG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 117,540 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 115,779 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 111,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 105,622 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 99,377 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 92,957 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 87,536 miles

both front lower ball joint dust cover tiwisted

Pass 18 Oct 2018 81,679 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 76,556 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 76,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 67,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearward (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 67,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 54,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 45,485 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 45,485 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 32,585 miles

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

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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CX11 VFG is a 2011 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CX11 VFG, 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 CX11 VFG registered?

CX11 VFG is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 8 March 2011.

Is CX11 VFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX11 VFG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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