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DG11 SKD

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,809 mi
Last recorded153,809 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG11 SKD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 153,809 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 150,448 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 145,188 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 145,178 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 132,135 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2022 132,100 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 123,781 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Also worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 123,781 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Also worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 117,861 miles

Front both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 112,136 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 111,558 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 103,243 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 99,649 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 99,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 91,765 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted.

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2016 91,765 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted.

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 82,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2015 75,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 75,504 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Feb 2014 54,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smoke test too clean to register on machine

Fail 21 Feb 2014 54,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smoke test too clean to register on machine

Pass 6 Feb 2014 53,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 SKD is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DG11 SKD, 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 DG11 SKD registered?

DG11 SKD is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is DG11 SKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG11 SKD shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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