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A4 NUO

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

194,919 mi
Last recorded194,919 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 194,919 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 183,838 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diff bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 183,826 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diff bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 183,180 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Three bushes holding the differential. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak, drive seal at differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak Requires Attention. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 168,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin can not be seen from inside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin can not be seen from inside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 168,450 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin can not be seen from inside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin can not be seen from inside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 249,737 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 134,755 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 118,524 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 100,127 miles

Engine-bay covers and Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 83,300 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 82,364 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 62,130 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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A4 NUO is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A4 NUO, 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 A4 NUO registered?

A4 NUO is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is A4 NUO safe to buy?

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