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BV61 AVN

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,194 mi
Last recorded177,194 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 AVN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 177,194 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 168,994 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 159,944 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 150,356 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 148,508 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 146,522 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 136,663 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 136,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 130,958 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 122,269 miles

both rear tyres wearing to edges

Fail 27 Sep 2018 122,269 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres wearing to edges

Pass 29 Sep 2017 106,423 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 96,629 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2016 90,893 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 70,609 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 51,069 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 51,069 miles

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

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

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 AVN is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BV61 AVN, 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 BV61 AVN registered?

BV61 AVN is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is BV61 AVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 AVN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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