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BJ61 AGY

2011 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,046 mi
Last recorded111,046 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 AGY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 111,046 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2024 100,278 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 100,278 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 90,705 miles

Nearside Front headlamp condensation present

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

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2022 82,419 miles

Nearside Front headlamp condensation present

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2021 74,726 miles

Nearside Front headlamp condensation present

undertray fitted frnt to back

Fail 25 Aug 2021 74,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp condensation present

undertray fitted frnt to back

Pass 21 Aug 2020 68,285 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 63,846 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 55,224 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 48,055 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 40,988 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 31,717 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 23,474 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 AGY is a 2011 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AGY, 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 BJ61 AGY registered?

BJ61 AGY is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is BJ61 AGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ61 AGY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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