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A4 NUD

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

171,300 mi
Last recorded171,300 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 NUD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 171,300 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 163,929 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 156,832 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 149,516 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 142,801 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 132,707 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))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 122,903 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))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 112,561 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 102,062 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 102,062 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 84,793 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 70,895 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 70,895 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 55,191 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 55,162 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 54,208 miles

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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A4 NUD is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A4 NUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A4 NUD registered?

A4 NUD is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is A4 NUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 NUD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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