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DL11 GVA

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

210,244 mi
Last recorded210,244 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL11 GVA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 210,244 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2025 203,584 miles

engine cover sill covers and under tray fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2024 198,193 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 198,193 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 188,412 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 181,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 181,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 173,721 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 168,508 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 163,373 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 154,192 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 141,742 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 121,068 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 100,655 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 78,127 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 78,127 miles

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

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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DL11 GVA is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DL11 GVA, 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 DL11 GVA registered?

DL11 GVA is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 5 August 2011.

Is DL11 GVA safe to buy?

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