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AF61 XDE

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

178,296 mi
Last recorded178,296 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 178,296 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 169,507 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS + OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 164,266 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 157,727 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 153,280 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 153,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 140,250 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 131,564 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 119,561 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 104,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 92,743 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 88,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 69,621 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 XDE is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XDE, 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 XDE registered?

AF61 XDE is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is AF61 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 XDE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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