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A7 SUR

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,502 mi
Last recorded88,502 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 SUR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 88,502 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 88,502 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 86,507 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 84,460 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged small lump starting in outer wall tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 82,170 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 82,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 79,698 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 77,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing on inner tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 77,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord showing around outer tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing on inner tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 74,140 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 66,284 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 66,284 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2018 59,336 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 49,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays fitted engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 42,259 miles

under trays fitted engine covers fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2016 42,259 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

under trays fitted engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 31,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 21,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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A7 SUR is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A7 SUR, 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 A7 SUR registered?

A7 SUR is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 3 March 2011.

Is A7 SUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 SUR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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