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AJ60 MUO

2011 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,724 mi
Last recorded148,724 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ60 MUO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 148,724 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 137,275 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 137,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 126,070 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 125,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2023 115,534 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 115,496 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2022 105,727 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 99,004 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 97,285 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 97,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 94,413 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 89,038 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 89,032 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 85,086 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 85,086 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp aim too low both side front (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 82,221 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 82,221 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 79,372 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 73,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MUO is a 2011 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MUO, 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 MUO registered?

AJ60 MUO is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 18 February 2011.

Is AJ60 MUO safe to buy?

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