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BJ60 PPU

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

215,766 mi
Last recorded215,766 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ60 PPU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 215,766 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 215,765 miles

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

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board DO NOT DRIVE !! (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 206,460 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 206,460 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 170,015 miles

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

engine cover and underbody trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2023 154,945 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All 3 rear seats

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 140,531 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All three rear seats

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 140,531 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All three rear seats

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 131,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jul 2021 131,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2020 125,587 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 125,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 91,772 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 14 Jan 2017 73,720 miles

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

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

Rear diff bush mount split through.

Pass 21 Dec 2015 62,345 miles

Centre Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement DIFF BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 50,789 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 38,440 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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BJ60 PPU is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BJ60 PPU, 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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BJ60 PPU is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 15 January 2011.

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