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CE61 BYC

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,115 mi
Last recorded140,115 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 BYC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 140,115 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 128,284 miles

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))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 122,030 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Oct 2022 116,076 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 104,794 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 95,576 miles

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))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 87,803 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 87,500 miles

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 76,661 miles

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))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 62,829 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

under trays /sill /covers /engine cover

Pass 15 Sep 2016 54,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 12 Sep 2016 54,600 miles

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.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 47,741 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

front and rear brake pads appear low

Pass 10 Sep 2014 41,063 miles

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.

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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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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