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BD61 XEV

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,502 mi
Last recorded128,502 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 XEV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 128,502 miles

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

Underside and sill inspections are limited by covers

Fail 1 Apr 2026 128,495 miles

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

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

Underside and sill inspections are limited by covers

Pass 26 Mar 2025 123,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underside and sill inspections limited due to covers

Pass 8 Apr 2024 119,227 miles

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

Underside inspection is limited due to covers

Pass 24 Mar 2023 115,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 112,174 miles

Outer body sills - inspections are limited because of covers.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections are limited because of covers.

Fail 12 Apr 2022 112,174 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sat-Nav unit moved from centre of windscreen. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Outer body sills - inspections are limited because of covers.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections are limited because of covers.

Pass 16 Apr 2021 108,786 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 107,743 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2020 107,720 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2019 103,876 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2019 103,822 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2018 93,747 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint rear ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint rear ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 93,747 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint rear ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint rear ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 71,486 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Dec 2016 71,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Nov 2015 50,598 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

front brake discs worn

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Nov 2015 50,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

front brake discs worn

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Dec 2014 33,002 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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BD61 XEV is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 BD61 XEV, 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 BD61 XEV registered?

BD61 XEV is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is BD61 XEV safe to buy?

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