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AF61 KVZ

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

177,154 mi
Last recorded177,154 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 KVZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 177,154 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2025 166,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underbody tray fitted

Pass 10 May 2024 157,502 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 152,223 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 142,703 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 142,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & inner edge wear (no visible tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & inner edge wear (no visible tread) (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 14 Jul 2021 127,470 miles

Both rear tyres have inner edge wear. N/S/F tyre outer edge wear. 245/45/18.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 115,951 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in outer shoulder

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 108,551 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 101,858 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2017 95,071 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 84,538 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 66,807 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 53,052 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 53,052 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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 KVZ is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KVZ, 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 KVZ registered?

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

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