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DF11 ERV

2011 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,441 mi
Last recorded147,441 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF11 ERV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 147,441 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 147,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 139,499 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 139,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 128,212 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 122,384 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 107,195 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Feb 2018 93,154 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 93,154 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 78,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 53,791 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 40,413 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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DF11 ERV is a 2011 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF11 ERV, 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 DF11 ERV?

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What year was DF11 ERV registered?

DF11 ERV is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 22 July 2011.

Is DF11 ERV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF11 ERV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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