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EA11 XKN

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,104 mi
Last recorded156,104 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA11 XKN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 156,104 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2026 156,104 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 135,089 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 130,179 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 125,293 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 120,725 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 107,890 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 98,883 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 89,421 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 81,919 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2016 70,387 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 64,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2015 64,866 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 56,767 miles

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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EA11 XKN is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EA11 XKN, 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 EA11 XKN registered?

EA11 XKN is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 6 May 2011.

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