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E8 RLV

2011 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

201,908 mi
Last recorded201,908 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 RLV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 201,908 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 201,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 193,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 186,132 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2022 181,948 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 174,280 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 160,942 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 160,942 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 146,148 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 133,203 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 117,322 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 98,776 miles

All 4 tyres worn down to 3mm

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat.

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 98,776 miles

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

All 4 tyres worn down to 3mm

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat.

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 76,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight 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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E8 RLV is a 2011 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 E8 RLV, 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 E8 RLV registered?

E8 RLV is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2011.

Is E8 RLV safe to buy?

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