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BJ61 AEO

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

200,519 mi
Last recorded200,519 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 AEO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 28 Sep 2022 200,519 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 187,393 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under tray fitted.

Pass 26 Sep 2020 163,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 145,211 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 113,897 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 88,880 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 65,559 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 54,953 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 41,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service inspection warning indicator on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 33,760 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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BJ61 AEO is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BJ61 AEO, 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 BJ61 AEO registered?

BJ61 AEO is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 12 October 2011.

Is BJ61 AEO safe to buy?

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