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AO61 GWF

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,874 mi
Last recorded149,874 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 GWF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 149,874 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 149,630 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 133,762 miles

Front brake wear indicator wire broken.

tpml on

Pass 28 Dec 2022 120,163 miles

Offside Rear light unit broken

emisions not detected

Fail 23 Dec 2022 120,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear light unit broken

emisions not detected

Pass 9 Dec 2021 109,812 miles

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

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

Tpms light on

Fail 3 Dec 2021 109,666 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tpms light on

Pass 21 Nov 2020 101,871 miles

Offside Front jacking block missing

emissions too clean to register

tyre pressure monitor light illuminated

Fail 12 Nov 2020 101,767 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn coroded bowed and distorted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test screen obstruction zone b larger than 40mm ()

Offside Front jacking block missing

emissions too clean to register

tyre pressure monitor light illuminated

Fail 5 Nov 2020 101,695 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tyre pressure monitoring warning light is on

Pass 13 May 2019 89,929 miles

Front both front alloys curb damaged

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

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

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

Offside Front jacking block missing

emissions too clean to register

Pass 15 May 2018 79,242 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (lower front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2017 73,787 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 66,583 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 59,560 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 59,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 41,828 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 41,828 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AO61 GWF is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AO61 GWF, 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 AO61 GWF registered?

AO61 GWF is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 10 October 2011.

Is AO61 GWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 GWF shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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