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DAW 3N

2011 BMW 520

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

150,952 mi
Last recorded150,952 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAW 3N
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 150,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 149,699 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 147,898 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 138,959 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 125,862 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 106,943 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 97,869 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front brake tight when turned by hand.

Offside Front brake backing plate insecure.

Pass 11 Jan 2019 83,960 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 83,919 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55 r17 97y bridgestone turanza er300 RF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 11 Dec 2017 64,825 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 64,824 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225-55-r17 97y goodyear excellence run flat (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 6 Dec 2016 46,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn down to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 36,980 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 34,409 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 28,545 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DAW 3N is a 2011 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DAW 3N, 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 DAW 3N registered?

DAW 3N is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 4 November 2011.

Is DAW 3N safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAW 3N shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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