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DA11 NWH

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,420 mi
Last recorded156,420 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 156,420 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 145,998 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 145,998 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 142,731 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 142,683 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2023 131,022 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 130,998 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2022 118,109 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 108,201 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 108,201 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 99,969 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2019 91,826 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 76,147 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 76,147 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 65,380 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 94,956 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 76,521 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 56,828 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 29,587 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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DA11 NWH is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NWH, 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 DA11 NWH?

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What year was DA11 NWH registered?

DA11 NWH is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 6 July 2011.

Is DA11 NWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA11 NWH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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