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AV61 CBU

2011 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

240,136 mi
Last recorded240,136 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 CBU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 240,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 220,006 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 200,293 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 183,716 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 163,442 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 144,758 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Dec 2019 142,581 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 135,702 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 126,288 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2017 126,260 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2016 116,432 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 116,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 102,224 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 77,347 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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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AV61 CBU is a 2011 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AV61 CBU, 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 AV61 CBU registered?

AV61 CBU is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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