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AF61 SXP

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,463 mi
Last recorded157,463 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 157,463 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 157,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 142,068 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of engine and rear bushes

Pass 15 Apr 2024 131,254 miles

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

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of engine

Pass 16 Oct 2023 127,542 miles

Chip In Windscreen Offside

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 122,675 miles

Chip In Windscreen Offside

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 113,950 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 107,192 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 107,189 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 105,298 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 102,408 miles

Central Front Undertray and engine covers fitted not allowing or obscuring view of certain components and engine bay area

Fail 23 May 2019 102,408 miles

Central Front Undertray and engine covers fitted not allowing or obscuring view of certain components and engine bay area

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 98,984 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 98,984 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 95,026 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 94,552 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 89,133 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 84,124 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 69,582 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 SXP is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SXP, 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 SXP registered?

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

Is AF61 SXP safe to buy?

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