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DG11 WFW

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,028 mi
Last recorded140,028 miles
Recorded on31 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 31 May 2026 140,028 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 136,000 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 131,047 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 130,528 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 129,963 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Pass 25 Apr 2021 129,125 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Pass 29 Aug 2020 128,016 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 132,182 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 118,663 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 113,499 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Apr 2016 107,018 miles

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

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

child seats fitted rear

restricted view with underbody shields

Pass 27 Apr 2015 99,107 miles

two child seats fitted at rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 93,497 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 WFW is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WFW, 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 WFW registered?

DG11 WFW is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 11 April 2011.

Is DG11 WFW safe to buy?

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