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AK61 AYC

2011 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

175,351 mi
Last recorded175,351 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 AYC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 175,351 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 171,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 158,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 147,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 143,577 miles

rear diff rubber mountings cracked heavily

Pass 18 Nov 2020 133,945 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 122,878 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 111,206 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 101,710 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 97,495 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 75,309 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 46,517 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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AK61 AYC is a 2011 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK61 AYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK61 AYC registered?

AK61 AYC is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 1 November 2011.

Is AK61 AYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 AYC shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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