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AK61 OYF

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

189,063 mi
Last recorded189,063 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 189,063 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

stone chip on the windscreen n/f

Pass 3 Nov 2021 175,289 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 167,024 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 159,671 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 145,658 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 133,802 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 124,955 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 94,138 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 94,138 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 79,735 miles

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)

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 OYF is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OYF, 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 OYF registered?

AK61 OYF is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is AK61 OYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 OYF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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