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DX11 NRY

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

134,455 mi
Last recorded134,455 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX11 NRY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 134,455 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 126,485 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff / Drive Shaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Rear Diff - Lower Bushes Worn

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jul 2024 117,300 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 106,092 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 106,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dipped beam and main beam (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dipped beam and main beam (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 101,937 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2021 80,007 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 79,539 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 76,741 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 72,651 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 67,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 63,012 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear jacking block missing.

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play track control arm. (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 58,777 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 54,282 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 49,072 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 48,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DX11 NRY is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DX11 NRY, 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 DX11 NRY registered?

DX11 NRY is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 14 April 2011.

Is DX11 NRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX11 NRY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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