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AF61 SXK

2011 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

188,921 mi
Last recorded188,921 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 SXK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 188,921 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 184,425 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 184,411 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 183,325 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 176,190 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 171,451 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 169,774 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 158,420 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 158,335 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 148,750 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 129,911 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 114,230 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 90,038 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 66,887 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 SXK is a 2011 BMW 520 in White 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 AF61 SXK, 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 SXK registered?

AF61 SXK is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is AF61 SXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 SXK 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.

Does AF61 SXK have outstanding finance?

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