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AF61 YSY

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

154,611 mi
Last recorded154,611 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 154,611 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 150,173 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 150,173 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 142,035 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 141,989 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 132,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (bald on outer edge and low tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake pads starting to wear low (offside)

Fail 24 Aug 2021 132,536 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (bald on outer edge and low tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake pads starting to wear low (offside)

Pass 25 Aug 2020 124,261 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 124,261 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 114,072 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 114,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outside the edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 101,561 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 101,559 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 89,297 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 89,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested dip beam inop unable to check aim (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front wipers not clearing front screen (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 77,098 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil requires attention soon (2.7.3)

full undertrays fitted to vehicle. Certain items can not be inspected

slight lift in both lower front ball joints. N/S requires attention soon

Fail 18 Aug 2016 77,098 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil requires attention soon (2.7.3)

full undertrays fitted to vehicle. Certain items can not be inspected

slight lift in both lower front ball joints. N/S requires attention soon

Pass 14 Aug 2015 63,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2014 48,586 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 YSY 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 57.9%.

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 YSY, 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 YSY registered?

AF61 YSY is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is AF61 YSY safe to buy?

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