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A1 EMD

2011 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,923 mi
Last recorded139,923 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 EMD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 139,923 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 134,845 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 128,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner look thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 123,557 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 119,075 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 114,828 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 114,828 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 107,501 miles

O/S/R Tyre Deteriorated.

Fail 30 Aug 2019 107,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

O/S/R Tyre Deteriorated.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 96,170 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 85,961 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN DOWN TOO3MM

Offside Front TYRE WORN DOWN TOO 3MM

Pass 15 Sep 2016 73,429 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 61,316 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 48,575 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 48,567 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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A1 EMD is a 2011 BMW 520 in Blue 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 A1 EMD, 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 A1 EMD registered?

A1 EMD is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 7 September 2011.

Is A1 EMD safe to buy?

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