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DA11 FRR

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

286,708 mi
Last recorded286,708 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA11 FRR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 286,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn badly on inner edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 286,702 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn badly on inner edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 251,783 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2020 251,760 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pad backing contacting disc wear lips. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 204,832 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 204,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm of the two. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE: Will expose cords anytime. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 154,260 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 131,904 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 131,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 119,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 115,628 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 104,864 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear screen missing, no sharp edges

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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DA11 FRR 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA11 FRR, 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 DA11 FRR registered?

DA11 FRR is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 8 June 2011.

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