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BD60 UBA

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,334 mi
Last recorded157,334 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD60 UBA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 157,334 miles

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

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

Rear prop damper split

Fail 30 Jan 2024 157,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear prop damper split

Pass 31 Jan 2023 151,371 miles

All rear diff bushes are split

Front brake pad sensor is chafed through

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

Nearside front brake disc backing plate is insecure

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

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

Rear prop damper is split

Windscreen damage to offside lower

Fail 11 Jan 2023 150,888 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

All rear diff bushes split

Front brake pad wear sensor chaffed through

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside front brake disc back plate is insecure

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear propshaft damper torn

Windscreen has damage to the offside lower section

Windscreen washers weak

Pass 28 Jan 2022 138,075 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 138,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 118,081 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 101,293 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

Fail 8 Oct 2019 101,293 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre low on tread

both front tyres worn on outer edges

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

Pass 9 Oct 2018 90,937 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 85,645 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 76,171 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 68,292 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 53,920 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 41,435 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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BD60 UBA is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BD60 UBA, 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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BD60 UBA is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 7 January 2011.

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