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AO61 GWP

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,717 mi
Last recorded146,717 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 GWP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 146,717 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 134,343 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arms, inner bushes slightly perished and slightly splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear, centre shock bushes, slightly splitting and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 134,339 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2023 127,105 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 13 Feb 2023 127,101 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 121,212 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

damp around tank area

Pass 31 Mar 2021 110,281 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 109,415 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 106,522 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 97,512 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 93,710 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 93,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 91,049 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 77,899 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 57,373 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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AO61 GWP is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO61 GWP, 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 AO61 GWP registered?

AO61 GWP is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 17 October 2011.

Is AO61 GWP safe to buy?

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