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AY61 XCV

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

179,615 mi
Last recorded179,615 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 XCV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 179,615 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 179,597 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 173,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 166,315 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 159,295 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 159,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 150,709 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2019 143,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 138,700 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2017 125,968 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 111,895 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 85,212 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 76,921 miles

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 XCV is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XCV, 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 AY61 XCV registered?

AY61 XCV is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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