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A22 DDR

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

199,975 mi
Last recorded199,975 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 DDR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 199,975 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 189,233 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 184,161 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shocks light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2022 153,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 128,411 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 128,407 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge is worn, has two tears/cuts through to ply chords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2020 115,864 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 113,078 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 113,075 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018 106,819 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 100,493 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 83,316 miles

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

Oil leak rear differential ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 66,536 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 66,469 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 53,920 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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A22 DDR is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey 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 A22 DDR, 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 A22 DDR registered?

A22 DDR is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 9 July 2011.

Is A22 DDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 DDR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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