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AF61 YLR

2011 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,746 mi
Last recorded119,746 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 YLR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2025 119,746 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 110,513 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 101,749 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 95,681 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 83,925 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 73,359 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 65,137 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 48,131 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 36,330 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 29,909 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 24,682 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 20,026 miles

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

Offside 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 YLR is a 2011 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YLR, 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 YLR?

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What year was AF61 YLR registered?

AF61 YLR is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is AF61 YLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 YLR shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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