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AJ60 OBT

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

162,927 mi
Last recorded162,927 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 162,927 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 162,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front front ball has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 156,506 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 153,239 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 147,252 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 141,279 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 136,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2019 131,013 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and two rear ()

Pass 29 Nov 2018 124,000 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 114,510 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 99,747 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

under trays / covers fitted.

Pass 14 Nov 2015 78,665 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak rear axle

Pass 17 Nov 2014 62,558 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 54,016 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 OBT is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 OBT, 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 OBT is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 2 February 2011.

Is AJ60 OBT safe to buy?

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