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CA60 LSJ

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,456 mi
Last recorded169,456 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA60 LSJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 169,456 miles

Coolant leak ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2024 162,019 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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Fail 23 Aug 2024 162,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2023 155,433 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2023 155,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2022 147,041 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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Pass 23 Sep 2021 140,469 miles

advise sill covers fitted

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Pass 4 Sep 2020 131,910 miles

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Fail 4 Sep 2020 131,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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Pass 13 Sep 2019 123,443 miles

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Fail 6 Sep 2019 123,259 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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advise sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2018 112,519 miles

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2018 112,519 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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Pass 13 Sep 2017 109,015 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 102,683 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 94,657 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 94,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 88,671 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 LSJ is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CA60 LSJ, 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 CA60 LSJ registered?

CA60 LSJ is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 31 January 2011.

Is CA60 LSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA60 LSJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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