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A4 STN

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

156,154 mi
Last recorded156,154 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 STN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 156,154 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 143,216 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front's slight wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc slight scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 130,144 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 115,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 102,568 miles

covers under vehicle full inspection off pipes etc cannot be carried out

Pass 1 Nov 2021 100,235 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disks getting corroded on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disks starting to get corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 93,972 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 75,856 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 61,924 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 61,924 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 48,578 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 46,219 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 39,406 miles

Not able to visually check inner rear brake pads.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 27,480 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 STN is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 STN, 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 STN registered?

A4 STN is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is A4 STN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 STN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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