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AU61 OBG

2011 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,943 mi
Last recorded152,943 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 OBG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 152,943 miles

DIFF MOUNT DEFECTIVE

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

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

Fail 23 May 2019 152,916 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

DIFF MOUNT DEFECTIVE

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

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

Fail 10 May 2019 152,881 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))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 130,962 miles

Engine covers and under try fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 119,092 miles

both front jacking up rubber missing

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2016 119,092 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

both front jacking up rubber missing

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2016 110,771 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 105,206 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 105,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre punctured

Pass 15 Aug 2014 78,553 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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AU61 OBG is a 2011 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AU61 OBG, 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 OBG registered?

AU61 OBG is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is AU61 OBG safe to buy?

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