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2011 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,816 mi
Last recorded116,816 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration32 BAN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2025 116,816 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 112,282 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 107,277 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 101,261 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 96,360 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 91,168 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 85,244 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 77,181 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 69,531 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 59,434 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 48,719 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 37,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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32 BAN is a 2011 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 32 BAN, 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 32 BAN registered?

32 BAN is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 13 July 2011.

Is 32 BAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 32 BAN shows 12 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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