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AK61 JBX

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,005 mi
Last recorded175,005 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 JBX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 175,005 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 163,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 163,746 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 153,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 153,184 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 145,390 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 145,390 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 143,090 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 143,090 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 141,112 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 131,495 miles

rear brakes worn

rear tyres wearing

Pass 27 Sep 2017 122,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 111,908 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 103,243 miles

Engine bay covers fitted.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 87,210 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 JBX is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AK61 JBX, 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 AK61 JBX registered?

AK61 JBX is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 6 October 2011.

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The MOT history for AK61 JBX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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