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FN11 XOP

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,205 mi
Last recorded106,205 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN11 XOP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 106,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 106,203 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 101,165 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 95,191 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 95,191 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 82,638 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 82,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 68,863 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 55,922 miles

front pads getting low ( inners)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 45,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2014 45,430 miles

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

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

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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FN11 XOP is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FN11 XOP, 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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FN11 XOP is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 15 March 2011.

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