MOT Status
ValidMileage
140,115 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear worn on inner edge on limit
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
rear tyres wearing low
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front wipers slightly smearing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine cover and under tray fitted
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine cover and under-tray fitted not allowing full inspection on some components.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Engine cover/under trays fitted
Offside Front tyre slightly wearing from inner and outer edge
Valve stem slightly damaged Off side and near side front (5.2.3 (j))
Engine cover/under trays fitted
Off side and near side front tyre valves perishing
Off side and near side rear tyres wearing from inner edge
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Off side and near side front (rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
under trays /sill /covers /engine cover
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Undertrays fitted.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside rear tyre has deep cuts in tread.
Undertrays fitted.
engine cover and under trays fitted
front and rear brake pads appear low
Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CE61 BYC is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 CE61 BYC, 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 CE61 BYC registered?
CE61 BYC is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 14 September 2011.
Is CE61 BYC safe to buy?
The MOT history for CE61 BYC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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