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AD11 AUK

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,058 mi
Last recorded125,058 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD11 AUK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 125,058 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside/Nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 125,058 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too high Offside/Nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside/Nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 119,621 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside/Nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 119,621 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside/Nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 110,704 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 110,701 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 106,711 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 106,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2021 97,139 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 84,025 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 76,060 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 64,135 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 51,193 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 35,304 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 31,850 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 25,948 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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AD11 AUK is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey 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 AD11 AUK, 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 AD11 AUK registered?

AD11 AUK is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 20 July 2011.

Is AD11 AUK safe to buy?

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