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306 JKP

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,532 mi
Last recorded114,532 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration306 JKP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 114,532 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 114,485 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2024 110,999 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2024 110,897 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 106,616 miles

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 4 Nov 2022 100,372 miles

Front Small stone chips to wind screen

Pass 5 Nov 2021 91,513 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 91,513 miles

Nearside Front Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault Wire damaged (1.7 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 78,045 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 61,546 miles

Front chip in screen

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

paper vin number damaged but other two ok

Pass 23 Jul 2018 54,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 54,243 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 48,886 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 43,191 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 38,747 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 38,433 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 33,500 miles

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

discs worn

Pass 21 Mar 2014 24,278 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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306 JKP is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 306 JKP, 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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What year was 306 JKP registered?

306 JKP is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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