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K800 GEY

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests38 (30 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,414 mi
Last recorded138,414 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK800 GEY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

30 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 138,414 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2026 157,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 126,527 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 138,620 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 123,997 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 123,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2024 130,958 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 120,691 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 121,284 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 119,774 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 115,740 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 114,584 miles

front number plate slightly faded

nearside and offside front shock absorbers slightly damp with oil

Fail 11 Nov 2021 114,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured on inner edge (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

front number plate slightly faded

nearside and offside front shock absorbers slightly damp with oil

nearside front alloy has been repaired in two other places

Pass 6 Jul 2021 104,920 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 110,247 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsf and osf (5.3.2 (b))

engine noisey

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2020 110,247 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front mirror glass damaged

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsf and osf (5.3.2 (b))

engine noisey

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2020 98,697 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 105,460 miles

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

Nearside Front hyas wheel repair but not defective

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 92,224 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 99,125 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 99,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured cracked on inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2018 86,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inside been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 90,258 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 90,236 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2017 77,860 miles

Emissions "too clean" to test

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 77,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Emissions "too clean" to test

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 79,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 68,986 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve cracked

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 68,926 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 58,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep cut to nearside front tyre tread

offside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Nov 2014 59,764 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 49,382 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 50,169 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 50,169 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 41,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Nov 2011 34,228 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 30,272 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 30,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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K800 GEY is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 K800 GEY, 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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K800 GEY is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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