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DA11 VSP

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,236 mi
Last recorded150,236 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 150,236 miles

damp around fuel tank

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 23 Apr 2018 150,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damp around fuel tank

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 5 Apr 2018 149,120 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 122,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 120,506 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 114,808 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions clean no print out

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the engine bay

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection underneath the vehicle

Fail 30 Jul 2016 114,808 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front brake wear sensor broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad wear indicator illuminated

emissions clean no print out

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the engine bay

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection underneath the vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2015 111,716 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 88,360 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 88,360 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

washer pipe split under offside rear corner of bonnet

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 VSP is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VSP, 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 DA11 VSP registered?

DA11 VSP is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 25 July 2011.

Is DA11 VSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA11 VSP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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