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D5 FOK

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,455 mi
Last recorded168,455 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 FOK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 168,455 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 168,454 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2023 162,256 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 142,191 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 134,292 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 134,292 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 125,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/4 left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 111,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 - close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 96,846 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 84,611 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 71,067 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 56,997 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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D5 FOK is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D5 FOK, 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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What year was D5 FOK registered?

D5 FOK is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 14 June 2011.

Is D5 FOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 FOK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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