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A10 GXX

2011 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

155,140 mi
Last recorded155,140 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 GXX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 155,140 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 147,626 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 147,623 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 144,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

n/s repeater not working.

Pass 2 Feb 2024 129,350 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 116,214 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 96,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 84,866 miles

Diesel emissions too low to be read by DSM.

Fail 8 Jan 2021 84,866 miles

Diesel emissions too low to be read by DSM.

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 76,398 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 51,788 miles

Diesel emissions too low to be read by DSM.

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 27,583 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 25,580 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 25,484 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 22,182 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 18,047 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 13,439 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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A10 GXX is a 2011 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A10 GXX, 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 A10 GXX registered?

A10 GXX is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is A10 GXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 GXX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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