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AK61 RYM

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

196,735 mi
Last recorded196,735 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 196,735 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 190,022 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 183,050 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 175,620 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 170,724 miles

Central Plastic under-Trays fitted to vehicle

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 166,641 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jan 2020 161,605 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 156,016 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 151,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 31 Jan 2017 144,987 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge of tyre

engine undercover fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 124,768 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 124,757 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 94,687 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

washer fluid low

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 RYM is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 RYM, 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 RYM registered?

AK61 RYM is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 1 December 2011.

Is AK61 RYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 RYM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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