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BD61 XGO

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,071 mi
Last recorded165,071 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 165,071 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 149,364 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 149,129 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 140,677 miles

vacuum in nearside front lower ball joint boot

Pass 7 Mar 2022 130,200 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 129,984 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/40zr18 99w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2021 117,515 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 106,840 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate deteriorated

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 95,950 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 84,585 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 84,546 miles

Offside Side repeater not working on order from bmw (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively VM389 fit new set (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 73,717 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 66,798 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 57,431 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 XGO is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 XGO, 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 XGO registered?

BD61 XGO is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is BD61 XGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 XGO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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