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977 TE

2011 BMW 520

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

73,923 mi
Last recorded73,923 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration977 TE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 73,923 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play n/s&o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s&o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

o/s front brake disc protective back plate missing

splitting to n/s rear shock absorber bump stop

Pass 24 Sep 2024 72,279 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s&o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s&o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 69,962 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 68,196 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 66,580 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 66,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Sep 2020 64,291 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 62,271 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 60,948 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 59,866 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 58,090 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 54,663 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014

Child seat nearside rear fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 38,707 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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977 TE is a 2011 BMW 520 in Green 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 977 TE, 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 977 TE registered?

977 TE is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 3 January 2011.

Is 977 TE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 977 TE 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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