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BN61 PHO

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,762 mi
Last recorded151,762 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 PHO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 151,762 miles

under trays cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Fail 19 Dec 2018 151,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under trays cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Pass 22 Dec 2017 127,576 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre inner sidewall cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn on the edge

Pass 23 Dec 2016 107,471 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 92,554 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 75,723 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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BN61 PHO is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PHO, 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

How do I check the history of BN61 PHO?

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What year was BN61 PHO registered?

BN61 PHO is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is BN61 PHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 PHO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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