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AK61 WDW

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,543 mi
Last recorded125,543 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 125,543 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 116,978 miles

under tray fitted under engine

Pass 23 Nov 2023 106,503 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2022 101,923 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 101,897 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 98,261 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 95,340 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 95,340 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 91,768 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 86,097 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 80,675 miles

Front Inner pads wearing low approx. 5.00mm

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 1.60mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 1.60mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear jacking block missing

Rear Inner pads wearing low approx. 3.00mm

Pass 4 Nov 2016 75,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 68,922 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 59,271 miles

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

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 WDW is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WDW, 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 WDW registered?

AK61 WDW is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 15 November 2011.

Is AK61 WDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 WDW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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