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AJ60 HVH

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,769 mi
Last recorded139,769 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 139,769 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 127,920 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 127,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 120,394 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 120,139 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure trim, arch liner, undertray and bumper loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on loose arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 113,589 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 113,406 miles

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

Lower Under trays fitted

Outer Sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2019 107,335 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 101,165 miles

Nearside Front damage to front bumper.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 94,143 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 87,721 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

emissions too clean to register

engine cover and under trays fitted

metal object in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Jan 2016 87,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

metal object in nearside rear tyre

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

emissions too clean to register

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2015 83,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2015 83,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2014 78,046 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 59,767 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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AJ60 HVH is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AJ60 HVH, 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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AJ60 HVH is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 13 January 2011.

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