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DE11 DZW

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

190,991 mi
Last recorded190,991 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 DZW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2026 190,991 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 190,067 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 182,689 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 167,387 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 160,680 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 153,626 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 150,827 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 144,238 miles

t.p.m. lamp lit

Fail 5 Nov 2018 144,237 miles

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

t.p.m. lamp lit

Pass 21 Oct 2017 139,814 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 124,053 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 98,458 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 81,598 miles

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

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

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 DZW is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DE11 DZW, 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 DZW registered?

DE11 DZW is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 22 July 2011.

Is DE11 DZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE11 DZW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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