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AD61 WNE

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

188,811 mi
Last recorded188,811 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD61 WNE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 188,811 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 176,417 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2023 162,066 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2023 162,056 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 148,836 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 138,536 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 138,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 126,840 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front headlight cloudy

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2019 110,972 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

exhaust system slight corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2018 101,796 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 91,310 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 82,261 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 72,108 miles

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 3 Dec 2014 59,105 miles

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

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

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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AD61 WNE is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AD61 WNE, 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 AD61 WNE registered?

AD61 WNE is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 22 December 2011.

Is AD61 WNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD61 WNE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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