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BV61 TPY

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

168,560 mi
Last recorded168,560 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 168,560 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 168,560 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 149,805 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 149,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre date code illegible or not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle on a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (n) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 134,728 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view a chip stone. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 134,727 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle Identification Number incomplete (0.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view a chip stone. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 128,242 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1a)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

service light on dash

Fail 10 Nov 2017 128,242 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1a)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

service light on dash

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both - splitting (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 126,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint/wishbone (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint/wishbone (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechips (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

service light on dash

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - (2255517R/F) 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (2255517R/F) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 111,234 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 111,234 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 95,391 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 84,860 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 TPY is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 TPY, 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 TPY registered?

BV61 TPY is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 15 December 2011.

Is BV61 TPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 TPY shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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