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DG11 GJF

2011 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

181,941 mi
Last recorded181,941 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG11 GJF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 181,941 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 181,933 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 168,866 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 148,340 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 128,129 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 111,905 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 104,926 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 81,804 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 58,987 miles

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

inner and outer edges of front tyres worn

Pass 13 Jan 2017 45,834 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 27,935 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 10 Mar 2015 23,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 19,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

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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DG11 GJF is a 2011 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DG11 GJF, 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 DG11 GJF registered?

DG11 GJF is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is DG11 GJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG11 GJF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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