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586 MCV

2011 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

161,409 mi
Last recorded161,409 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration586 MCV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 161,409 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 145,132 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 133,515 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 133,515 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 123,525 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 112,316 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays/plastic covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 15 Dec 2020 99,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 86,527 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 70,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 58,890 miles

Nearside Front Worn on outer edge

Offside Front Worn on outer edge.

Under tray fitted unable to check some under body components.

Pass 14 Dec 2016 47,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads look low/discs have slight wear (3.5.1g)

top engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 35,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wqorn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 27,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 21,236 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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586 MCV is a 2011 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 586 MCV, 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 586 MCV registered?

586 MCV is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 8 January 2011.

Is 586 MCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 586 MCV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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