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M11 LHJ

2021 BMW 520

Silver Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

63,169 mi
Last recorded63,169 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 LHJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2021
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 63,169 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 146,776 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 59,808 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 143,200 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 55,182 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 139,426 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 133,561 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 124,784 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 124,745 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 117,624 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 117,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2019 108,917 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 108,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 98,608 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 98,574 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 85,846 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 85,262 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 74,126 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 74,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 63,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 63,219 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 50,725 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 40,847 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 30,038 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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M11 LHJ is a 2021 BMW 520 in Silver. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 M11 LHJ, 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 5 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M11 LHJ registered?

M11 LHJ is a 2021 BMW 520, first registered on 25 February 2021.

Is M11 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M11 LHJ shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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