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AU61 OAM

2011 BMW 520

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

45,142 mi
Last recorded45,142 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 OAM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 45,142 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 45,142 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 40,166 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 39,318 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 37,468 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 35,815 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 33,975 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 32,611 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel rim is buckled

Fail 4 Aug 2020 32,611 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel rim is buckled

Pass 7 Aug 2019 30,345 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim is buckled

Nearside Rear wheel rim is buckled

Fail 6 Aug 2019 30,344 miles

Nearside Rear 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 rim is buckled

Pass 9 Aug 2018 27,061 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 24,658 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 21,591 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 18,173 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 13,937 miles

CUTS IN O/S/R TYRE

N/S/F TYRE IS WORN ON OUTER EDGE

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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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AU61 OAM is a 2011 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AU61 OAM, 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 AU61 OAM registered?

AU61 OAM is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is AU61 OAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 OAM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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