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AF61 SYV

2011 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,746 mi
Last recorded133,746 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 133,746 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 119,289 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted limiting underside view

Pass 29 Sep 2017 108,697 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 108,657 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

emissions 0,12

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 95,839 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 81,989 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 57,230 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 SYV is a 2011 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 SYV, 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

How do I check the history of AF61 SYV?

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What year was AF61 SYV registered?

AF61 SYV is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is AF61 SYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 SYV shows 7 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.

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