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BV61 AYD

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

171,240 mi
Last recorded171,240 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2025 171,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 165,467 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 150,434 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 124,006 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 174,759 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 97,559 miles

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

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 12 Sep 2018 91,627 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 72,753 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 54,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 48,128 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 40,175 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 AYD is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AYD, 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 AYD registered?

BV61 AYD is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 14 September 2011.

Is BV61 AYD safe to buy?

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