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BN61 TZA

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,504 mi
Last recorded74,504 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 74,504 miles

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 ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 74,473 miles

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

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 ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 72,794 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 70,687 miles

O/S/FRONT HEADLAMP WATER INSIDE IT / UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Nov 2022 68,899 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 66,869 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 66,869 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 64,901 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 63,422 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 61,321 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 59,135 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

no printout produced due to low emissions

Pass 11 May 2017 58,231 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 56,245 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 49,448 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 44,580 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 TZA is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BN61 TZA, 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 TZA registered?

BN61 TZA is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 24 October 2011.

Is BN61 TZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 TZA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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