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BT60 JNL

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

145,237 mi
Last recorded145,237 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT60 JNL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 145,237 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 145,235 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake lining loose (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 135,192 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 135,192 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 122,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 27 Mar 2018 122,950 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2017 110,193 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold area (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 110,193 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold area (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 91,338 miles

child seat in rear

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 66,543 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on outer shoulders

Fail 24 Mar 2015 66,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on outer shoulders

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 41,991 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 JNL is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JNL, 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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BT60 JNL is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 14 January 2011.

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