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BT60 HBC

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,824 mi
Last recorded131,824 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT60 HBC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2024 131,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 125,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Pass 7 Dec 2022 120,792 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 112,383 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 103,122 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 93,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 80,738 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 72,127 miles

Nearside Front lower ball joint has slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2017 61,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres wearing smooth on inner edges

inner faces of front brake discs becoming worn/corroded

offside rear brake pads wearing unevenly compared to nearside (approx 75-80% worn)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 51,481 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 40,567 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 32,522 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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BT60 HBC is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BT60 HBC, 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 BT60 HBC registered?

BT60 HBC is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 19 January 2011.

Is BT60 HBC safe to buy?

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