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AY61 HGL

2011 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

112,935 mi
Last recorded112,935 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 HGL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 112,935 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 112,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 109,431 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock absorber mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 109,430 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock absorber mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 102,692 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock bush deteriorated/de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 98,656 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 94,631 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 93,991 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 90,888 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 90,865 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 87,432 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 75,917 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 71,601 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 65,682 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 59,362 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 54,537 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 49,379 miles

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

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

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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AY61 HGL is a 2011 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AY61 HGL, 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

How do I check the history of AY61 HGL?

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What year was AY61 HGL registered?

AY61 HGL is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 9 November 2011.

Is AY61 HGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY61 HGL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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