MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,594 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened [bolt] (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play [ rearmost] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated pads worn message illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated pads worn message illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ON LIMIT (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower arms (rear most arms) close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nearside front wiper deteriorating
offside rear outer brake pad worn
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ON LIMIT (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower arms (rear most arms) close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nearside front wiper deteriorating
offside rear outer brake pad worn
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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EK11 SPV is a 2011 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 SPV, 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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EK11 SPV is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2011.
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