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EJ11 GFX

2011 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,882 mi
Last recorded136,882 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ11 GFX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 136,882 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 136,882 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 136,881 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 136,878 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 136,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 136,304 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2020 129,361 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 125,752 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 115,573 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 105,069 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 90,849 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 81,366 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to inspect brake fluid level due to covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 70,793 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 70,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 70,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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EJ11 GFX is a 2011 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EJ11 GFX, 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 EJ11 GFX registered?

EJ11 GFX is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 25 May 2011.

Is EJ11 GFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ11 GFX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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