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DL11 LHE

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,315 mi
Last recorded137,315 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL11 LHE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 137,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 137,315 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 130,353 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 130,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 120,445 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 110,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 99,279 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 90,767 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 90,765 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

o/s and n/s front brake discs back plates corroded and loose.

Pass 7 Aug 2020 87,000 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 84,741 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2018 83,008 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 83,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2017 79,684 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 935,559 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 71,130 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 71,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2014 54,434 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 54,434 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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 LHE is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DL11 LHE, 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 LHE registered?

DL11 LHE is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2011.

Is DL11 LHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL11 LHE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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