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EK11 BFP

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

182,045 mi
Last recorded182,045 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 BFP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 182,045 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 182,045 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 173,439 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 166,635 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 166,625 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 161,512 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 153,624 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 146,809 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

under tray's fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2018 138,323 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 138,323 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 116,001 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 27 Feb 2016 101,255 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 101,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2016 101,205 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 101,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 79,073 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 79,073 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 63,130 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 63,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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EK11 BFP is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EK11 BFP, 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 EK11 BFP registered?

EK11 BFP is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 4 April 2011.

Is EK11 BFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK11 BFP shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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