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DE11 DZV

2011 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,038 mi
Last recorded136,038 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 DZV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 136,038 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

rear diff mount rubber cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2017 127,063 miles

advise: engine covers fitted obscuring some items.

advise: under trays fitted obscuring some items.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 120,066 miles

advise: engine covers fitted obscuring some items.

advise: under trays fitted obscuring some items.

Pass 22 May 2015 110,592 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2015 110,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 99,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 99,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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DE11 DZV is a 2011 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE11 DZV, 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 DE11 DZV registered?

DE11 DZV is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 1 June 2011.

Is DE11 DZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE11 DZV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE11 DZV have outstanding finance?

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