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AJ60 DWU

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,509 mi
Last recorded49,509 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ60 DWU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 49,509 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 49,509 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2025 49,417 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 34,057 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 32,570 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 32,002 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 30,960 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 30,188 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 28,203 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 25,777 miles

Central Front Windscreen wipers smear.

Pass 1 Mar 2017 22,793 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 19,439 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)

both front tyres won on outer edges

Pass 11 Dec 2014 16,546 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 13,584 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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AJ60 DWU is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AJ60 DWU, 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 AJ60 DWU registered?

AJ60 DWU is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 6 January 2011.

Is AJ60 DWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ60 DWU shows 14 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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