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BN61 LZX

2011 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

161,767 mi
Last recorded161,767 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 LZX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 161,767 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 161,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 153,175 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 129,586 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 113,473 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 99,036 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 94,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 80,568 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 80,568 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 68,604 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 57,003 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% flickering (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 49,963 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 42,844 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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BN61 LZX is a 2011 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BN61 LZX, 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 BN61 LZX registered?

BN61 LZX is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 17 October 2011.

Is BN61 LZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 LZX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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