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CY11 ABK

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,869 mi
Last recorded165,869 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY11 ABK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 165,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (oil sump plug) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted

Fail 24 May 2025 165,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (oil sump plug) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2024 157,333 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 143,141 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 134,109 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 127,271 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 118,460 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 98,760 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 83,981 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 19 Apr 2017 76,325 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 65,862 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 53,680 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 43,374 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 43,373 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CY11 ABK is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CY11 ABK, 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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CY11 ABK is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 14 April 2011.

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