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BV61 AWA

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,237 mi
Last recorded170,237 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 170,237 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 170,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2024 165,587 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 151,493 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Side skirts/ sill covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-side components.

The exhaust emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading. Emissions too clean to test – limit 0.57

Pass 17 Mar 2022 145,347 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))

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

service due message on dashboard

under trays and covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2021 137,320 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 126,425 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 126,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 93,887 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 89,549 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 84,412 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 77,924 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 AWA 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 83.3%.

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 AWA, 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 BV61 AWA registered?

BV61 AWA is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is BV61 AWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 AWA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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