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ABM 528B

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,423 mi
Last recorded131,423 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABM 528B
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 131,423 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 116,079 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 116,079 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 105,220 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 95,748 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 95,748 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 84,505 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 71,414 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 53,857 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 53,857 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 51,260 miles

front and rear brake pads unable to assess in full

no smoke reading produced

under trays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 3 Oct 2017 48,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 48,431 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 40,260 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 32,983 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 22,293 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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ABM 528B 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 75%.

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 ABM 528B, 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 ABM 528B registered?

ABM 528B is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is ABM 528B safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABM 528B shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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