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A22 PBL

2011 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,170 mi
Last recorded158,170 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 PBL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 158,170 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 158,103 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 146,980 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 146,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn main (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working angel (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 140,002 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 137,657 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 137,657 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 132,167 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 124,471 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 124,471 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 120,347 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 109,359 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 102,031 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 92,887 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 78,164 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 59,110 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 59,110 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 40,700 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2014 40,700 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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 PBL is a 2011 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 A22 PBL, 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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A22 PBL is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 20 January 2011.

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