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DX11 NUU

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

181,236 mi
Last recorded181,236 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX11 NUU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 181,236 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 166,546 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Feb 2024 164,185 miles

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

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 164,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 151,211 miles

rear coil springs corroded-

Pass 1 Dec 2021 144,323 miles

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

Nail in N/S/R tyre. 245/45/r18-96y RunFlat

Fail 1 Nov 2021 144,311 miles

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

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

Nail in N/S/R tyre. 245/45/r18-96y RunFlat

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 139,739 miles

Nearside Front wiper arm not parking correctly

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 17 Oct 2019 120,533 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted obscuring underside components.

Fail 17 Oct 2019 120,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted obscuring underside components.

Fail 26 Sep 2019 119,222 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently under bonnet release catch seized inoperative. (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under tray fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2018 97,445 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 79,887 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 61,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front worn (3.5.1i)

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

engine and under body covers fitted

o/s rear tyre valve stem detedrated

Pass 20 Jul 2015 49,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2015 48,576 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 37,461 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 33,342 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 33,342 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 NUU is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey 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 DX11 NUU, 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 NUU registered?

DX11 NUU is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 17 March 2011.

Is DX11 NUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX11 NUU 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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