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AJ61 FHC

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,831 mi
Last recorded101,831 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 FHC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 101,831 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 155,854 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 82,325 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 82,324 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 70,865 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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AJ61 FHC is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ61 FHC, 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 AJ61 FHC registered?

AJ61 FHC is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is AJ61 FHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ61 FHC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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