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BX60 XYW

2011 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,025 mi
Last recorded121,025 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX60 XYW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 121,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 114,074 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 114,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 111,401 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 101,000 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 90,786 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 85,553 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

rear diff leaking

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2018 80,337 miles

225/55/17 ALL TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 9 Jan 2017 66,703 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 56,373 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 48,216 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 38,085 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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BX60 XYW is a 2011 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BX60 XYW, 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 BX60 XYW registered?

BX60 XYW is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 5 January 2011.

Is BX60 XYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX60 XYW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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