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408 TOB

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,516 mi
Last recorded123,516 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration408 TOB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 123,516 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 123,469 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2024 117,128 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2024 117,040 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre size 275/35/R19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2023 110,634 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 110,571 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/35r19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 103,682 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (fitted to vehicles first used before 1 January 2012)

Fail 23 Aug 2022 103,682 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (fitted to vehicles first used before 1 January 2012)

Pass 18 Aug 2021 98,242 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 96,057 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 96,057 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 93,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 86,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 86,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 82,242 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 78,967 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 74,001 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 60,634 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2014 53,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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408 TOB is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 408 TOB, 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 408 TOB registered?

408 TOB is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is 408 TOB safe to buy?

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