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EA54 FFA

2011 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,013 mi
Last recorded98,013 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 FFA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 98,013 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2026 98,013 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 95,282 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 91,969 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 87,114 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 87,114 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 84,237 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2020 82,163 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 82,163 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 80,758 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 77,588 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 74,842 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 60,773 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 52,840 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 42,112 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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EA54 FFA is a 2011 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA54 FFA, 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 EA54 FFA registered?

EA54 FFA is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 12 November 2011.

Is EA54 FFA safe to buy?

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