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BV61 ASX

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

213,337 mi
Last recorded213,337 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 ASX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 213,337 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 199,100 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 184,941 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 172,396 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 161,899 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 156,650 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 151,484 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 151,484 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 141,436 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 122,629 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner side (4.1.E.1)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 1 Feb 2017 90,263 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 1 Feb 2017 90,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 65,644 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 65,644 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 38,748 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 34,185 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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BV61 ASX is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BV61 ASX, 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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BV61 ASX is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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