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CA60 HZT

2011 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,223 mi
Last recorded118,223 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA60 HZT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 118,223 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Underbody panels fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2025 118,217 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Underbody panels fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2024 111,526 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 103,707 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 98,715 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 98,608 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2021 95,788 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 91,955 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 78,431 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 78,431 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 67,801 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 64,266 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 52,497 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 37,612 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 28,598 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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CA60 HZT is a 2011 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA60 HZT, 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 CA60 HZT registered?

CA60 HZT is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 22 January 2011.

Is CA60 HZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA60 HZT shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CA60 HZT have outstanding finance?

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