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AF61 HAE

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,356 mi
Last recorded74,356 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 HAE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 74,356 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 71,725 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 69,216 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 65,264 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 63,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 6 Sep 2017 63,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 20 Aug 2016 55,414 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre wearing low on edge

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

Rear rubber prop coupling starting to perish

Pass 3 Aug 2015 44,363 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 37,046 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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AF61 HAE is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AF61 HAE, 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 AF61 HAE registered?

AF61 HAE is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is AF61 HAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 HAE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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