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DG11 WFL

2011 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

149,181 mi
Last recorded149,181 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG11 WFL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 149,181 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 141,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 139,056 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 136,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 131,091 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 131,080 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))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 126,579 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 112,629 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 79,029 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 75,195 miles

both front tyres badly worn outer edges to 2mm (tracking check)

front brake discs very badly lipped

rear brake discs very corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 53,756 miles

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 WFL is a 2011 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WFL, 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 WFL registered?

DG11 WFL is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 23 March 2011.

Is DG11 WFL safe to buy?

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