CarVerify

Free Car Check

BV61 AXN

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

133,921 mi
Last recorded133,921 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 133,921 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION ON INNER LAMP. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 114,915 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2020 105,637 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 94,685 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 78,975 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 75,176 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 75,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 62,894 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 50,552 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 35,023 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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BV61 AXN is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AXN, 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

How do I check the history of BV61 AXN?

You can check the full history of BV61 AXN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BV61 AXN registered?

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

Is BV61 AXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 AXN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BV61 AXN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BV61 AXN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.