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EJ60 KNG

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

182,927 mi
Last recorded182,927 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ60 KNG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 182,927 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 177,327 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2019 167,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn near to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2019 167,303 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn near to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Dec 2018 157,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear different rim fitted , same size

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 24 Dec 2018 157,925 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 149,349 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 138,148 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 131,038 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 131,038 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 131,018 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint second arm back (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 112,431 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 85,268 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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EJ60 KNG is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EJ60 KNG, 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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EJ60 KNG is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 4 February 2011.

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