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D22 CPR

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,081 mi
Last recorded115,081 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD22 CPR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 115,081 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 111,297 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 108,615 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 108,615 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 97,850 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 92,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 87,178 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 85,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DUST COVER TWISTED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION IN LAMP UNIT (4.1.4 (b))

UNDERTRAYS PREVENTING THE CHECKING OF TESTABLE ITEMS

Fail 10 Mar 2021 85,767 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken UPPER SHOCKER DUST SLEEVE SPLIT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DUST COVER TWISTED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION IN LAMP UNIT (4.1.4 (b))

UNDERTRAYS PREVENTING THE CHECKING OF TESTABLE ITEMS

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently BONNET SECURING CATCHES SIEZING (3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 79,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated RUBBER BOOT DISTORTED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 72,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated RUBBER BOOT DISTORTED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 64,690 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing outer edge off (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing outer edge off (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 6 Mar 2017 56,838 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 53,254 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 50,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 44,857 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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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D22 CPR is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D22 CPR, 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 D22 CPR registered?

D22 CPR is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 11 March 2011.

Is D22 CPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D22 CPR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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