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AF61 HYW

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,871 mi
Last recorded213,871 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 213,871 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 197,419 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 197,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 176,967 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 176,949 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 165,445 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside + Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock mounting / arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw inner side wall ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 155,104 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside + Offside * REAR* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside + Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2020 141,685 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 141,675 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 127,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 113,727 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 113,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 95,289 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 77,484 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 68,858 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 56,398 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 HYW 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 AF61 HYW, 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 AF61 HYW registered?

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

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