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AV61 EUT

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

145,171 mi
Last recorded145,171 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 EUT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 145,171 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Dec 2021 227,584 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 122,634 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 117,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jan 2019 101,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (urgent replacement advised) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn need attention (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (urgent replacement advised) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 101,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (urgent replacement advised) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. bulb insecure (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn need attention (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (urgent replacement advised) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 81,127 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 69,014 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 61,951 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 61,880 miles

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 47,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 EUT is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EUT, 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 EUT registered?

AV61 EUT is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 6 December 2011.

Is AV61 EUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 EUT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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