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1008 EP

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,012 mi
Last recorded133,012 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1008 EP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2026 133,012 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 129,020 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 124,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 117,437 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 110,531 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 104,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 98,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumpstop broken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bumpstop broken

Pass 8 Jan 2019 92,884 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 86,303 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear worn o inner edge

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 80,388 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 74,636 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 71,674 miles

rear tyre inner shoulder wearing

Pass 21 Oct 2014 55,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/front tyre wearing from outer edge

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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1008 EP 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 1008 EP, 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 1008 EP registered?

1008 EP is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is 1008 EP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1008 EP shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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