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DK11 KMF

2011 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,200 mi
Last recorded87,200 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK11 KMF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 87,200 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of testable items

Pass 9 Aug 2023 78,836 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 4 Aug 2022 72,223 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 72,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 65,537 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 60,497 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 56,068 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 50,387 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 42,861 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 34,411 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 3 Jun 2015 25,539 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 17,532 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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DK11 KMF 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 91.7%.

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 DK11 KMF, 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 DK11 KMF registered?

DK11 KMF is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 30 July 2011.

Is DK11 KMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK11 KMF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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