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D2 GST

2011 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,083 mi
Last recorded123,083 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 GST
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 123,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer wall and cuts inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 118,423 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 113,038 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 113,038 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 106,284 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre wall and tyre cracked in the tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 99,230 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 94,731 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 89,775 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 89,744 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 82,812 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 76,592 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 74,104 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 70,114 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 66,509 miles

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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D2 GST is a 2011 BMW 520 in White 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 D2 GST, 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

How do I check the history of D2 GST?

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What year was D2 GST registered?

D2 GST is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is D2 GST safe to buy?

The MOT history for D2 GST shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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