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CA61 NKL

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

284,321 mi
Last recorded284,321 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 NKL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 284,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 284,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 168,192 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front one of two catches can not be secured closed

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 167,356 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside bonnet: 1 of 2 catches can not be secured closed

Pass 13 Dec 2021 142,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim weak

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo to intercooler hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 142,932 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim weak

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo to intercooler hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 126,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 126,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 111,917 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 111,917 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 94,028 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 86,690 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 77,282 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 65,867 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 52,412 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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CA61 NKL is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CA61 NKL, 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 CA61 NKL registered?

CA61 NKL is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is CA61 NKL safe to buy?

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