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BG61 LTU

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,087 mi
Last recorded133,087 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 LTU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 133,087 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside straight arm that shocker bolts too ball joint slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch slightly broken.

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner tail gate side not working. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Rubber starting to perish and crack. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear rocker cover gasket leaking above the DPF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 133,087 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside straight arm that shocker bolts too ball joint slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch slightly broken.

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner tail gate side not working. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Rubber starting to perish and crack. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear rocker cover gasket leaking above the DPF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 119,175 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 104,339 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 82,533 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 82,376 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2018 67,323 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 60,911 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 46,761 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 32,641 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 25,913 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 25,349 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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BG61 LTU is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BG61 LTU, 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

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What year was BG61 LTU registered?

BG61 LTU is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is BG61 LTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 LTU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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