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AJ60 OCB

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,318 mi
Last recorded154,318 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 154,318 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 146,546 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 146,546 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 144,974 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 134,202 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 126,201 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 126,178 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 114,274 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 96,047 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 79,933 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 79,780 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 65,915 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 52,090 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 24,806 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 OCB 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 78.6%.

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 OCB, 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 OCB registered?

AJ60 OCB is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 4 February 2011.

Is AJ60 OCB safe to buy?

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