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A10 XDR

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,364 mi
Last recorded152,364 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 XDR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 152,364 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged but secure

Offside Front Fog light missing

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Fixing deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 205,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 199,000 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 189,030 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both side (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 182,310 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 182,310 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 172,466 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 160,121 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 150,201 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 148,171 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 148,171 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 130,725 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre tread worn low and cuts in tread

Pass 13 Mar 2015 115,598 miles

offside front tyre very low on edges

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 115,495 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front tyre very low on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2014 97,698 miles

bolt missing on rear exhaust rubber mounting bracket but system still adequately supported

offside rear tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

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 XDR is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XDR, 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 XDR registered?

A10 XDR is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 25 March 2011.

Is A10 XDR safe to buy?

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