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31 ST

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,762 mi
Last recorded136,762 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration31 ST
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 136,762 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 131,243 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2024 131,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2023 124,517 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 110,827 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Apr 2022 110,827 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Apr 2021 98,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 87,881 miles

Engine Covers

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

Under Trays

Wiper Blades Streaky

Pass 25 Mar 2019 76,558 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 63,043 miles

rear tyre treads on 3mm

under trays, sill trims and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 50,753 miles

Emissions Satisfactory

Engine Temp 79*

Pass 4 Apr 2016 38,669 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 29,124 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 20,724 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 20,724 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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31 ST is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 31 ST, 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

How do I check the history of 31 ST?

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What year was 31 ST registered?

31 ST is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 11 May 2011.

Is 31 ST safe to buy?

The MOT history for 31 ST shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 31 ST have outstanding finance?

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