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AJ60 HVA

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

154,715 mi
Last recorded154,715 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ60 HVA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 154,715 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 141,430 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 133,875 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 133,875 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 130,248 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 119,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 111,701 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 98,544 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 88,240 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 80,160 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 73,319 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 65,634 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 50,112 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 HVA 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 AJ60 HVA, 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 AJ60 HVA registered?

AJ60 HVA is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 21 January 2011.

Is AJ60 HVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ60 HVA 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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