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BG61 OPK

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,736 mi
Last recorded123,736 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 123,736 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 108,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 108,411 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 91,544 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 91,544 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 80,579 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2018 70,742 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

front brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Feb 2017 65,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2016 58,953 miles

child seat n/s rear

nail in o/s rear tyre side wall

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2016 58,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seat n/s rear

nail in o/s rear tyre side wall

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2015 51,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2014 48,636 miles

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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BG61 OPK 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 75%.

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 BG61 OPK, 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 OPK registered?

BG61 OPK is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 16 November 2011.

Is BG61 OPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 OPK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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