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BV61 VFP

2011 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

211,617 mi
Last recorded211,617 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 VFP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 211,617 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 211,402 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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 11 Sep 2023 196,794 miles

Bonnet catch cable worn

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 196,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet catch cable worn

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 179,129 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 167,680 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 167,679 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 155,713 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 141,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 141,788 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 127,660 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 113,761 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 98,645 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inside and outside edge

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm and also worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 6 Sep 2016 98,459 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inside and outside edge

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm and also worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Sep 2015 82,117 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 4 Sep 2014 66,247 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf suspension, rear MOST arm slight play in ball joint

osf alloy slightly distorted

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 VFP is a 2011 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VFP, 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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BV61 VFP is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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