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AF61 XDV

2011 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,411 mi
Last recorded138,411 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 XDV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 138,411 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 209,265 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 181,465 miles

Offside Front Lower wheel arch cover broken

Fail 3 Oct 2023 181,465 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower wheel arch cover broken

Pass 23 Sep 2022 163,289 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 94,257 miles

Nearside Rear wheel has cables tangled around

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 149,078 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 149,053 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 90,787 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 85,665 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 127,254 miles

Nearside Front Cut in tyre sidewall

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Cut in tyre tread block

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2017 127,254 miles

Nearside Front Cut in tyre sidewall

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Cut in tyre tread block

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 70,857 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 65,654 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall small lump

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Sep 2014 47,245 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 47,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 XDV is a 2011 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XDV, 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 XDV registered?

AF61 XDV is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is AF61 XDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 XDV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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