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A10 OXY

2011 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests34 (28 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

219,965 mi
Last recorded219,965 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 OXY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

28 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 219,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 219,961 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2026 161,933 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2026 161,930 miles

Inner Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired Both inner sills (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2025 161,075 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 212,223 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 159,505 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2023 159,366 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering bump stop (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 206,995 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 151,487 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 200,171 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 137,249 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jan 2022 137,245 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn wrong size (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 137,037 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 188,527 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 121,939 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 175,470 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 105,308 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 105,308 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 160,451 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 94,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2018 137,967 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 79,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 109,255 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 68,497 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 68,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 78,668 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED OVER SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 15 Apr 2015 53,065 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 46,841 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 41,169 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 40,441 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 25,139 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 20,525 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2012 14,228 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 OXY is a 2011 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 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 OXY, 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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A10 OXY is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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