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BD60 XPS

2011 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,138 mi
Last recorded130,138 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD60 XPS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 130,138 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 119,294 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 111,036 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 106,899 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 99,740 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 92,780 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 87,168 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 77,189 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 66,549 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 52,910 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 38,956 miles

front brake discs have slight wear

nearside front tyre has slight wear to outer edge

Pass 18 Dec 2014 24,014 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 19,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XPS is a 2011 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BD60 XPS, 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 BD60 XPS?

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What year was BD60 XPS registered?

BD60 XPS is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 26 January 2011.

Is BD60 XPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD60 XPS shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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