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AO61 VKU

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

192,933 mi
Last recorded192,933 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 192,933 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 179,954 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 161,190 miles

Both front backing plates loose

Front anti roll bar corroded

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear diff bushes starting to split

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 161,189 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Both front backing plates loose

Front anti roll bar corroded

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear diff bushes starting to split

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 143,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 127,474 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 127,332 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 117,171 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 117,171 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is on legal limit

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 107,819 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 107,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 95,823 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 80,774 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 68,727 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 67,736 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 46,234 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 24,120 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 VKU is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VKU, 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 VKU registered?

AO61 VKU is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 6 December 2011.

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