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AF61 HXU

2011 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,010 mi
Last recorded132,010 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 HXU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 132,010 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 125,788 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 118,494 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 111,235 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 111,234 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 105,552 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 97,668 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 89,476 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 80,625 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 63,364 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 54,833 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 45,033 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 HXU is a 2011 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AF61 HXU, 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 HXU registered?

AF61 HXU is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is AF61 HXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 HXU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF61 HXU have outstanding finance?

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