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A13 TYX

2011 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,621 mi
Last recorded105,621 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 TYX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2024 105,621 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all rigid brake pipes not checked as hidden behind plastic trims both front and rear

engine cover / bottom covers sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Apr 2023 100,671 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 95,079 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 94,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 85,196 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 85,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2019 80,372 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 71,531 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 64,058 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 60,223 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2016 57,199 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 May 2016 57,196 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 50,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 50,971 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 45,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A13 TYX is a 2011 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A13 TYX, 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 A13 TYX registered?

A13 TYX is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 24 January 2011.

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