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CE61 BZP

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,216 mi
Last recorded144,216 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 BZP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 144,216 miles

brake pad warning light on -pads ok

Fail 3 Feb 2026 144,169 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on -pads ok

Pass 30 Jan 2025 137,076 miles

brake pad light on -pads okay

Pass 11 Jan 2024 129,634 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 122,533 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 122,523 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 114,106 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 105,813 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 105,813 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 93,190 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 93,188 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 80,371 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 80,357 miles

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

rear brake pads worn uneven across axle

Pass 27 Jul 2017 68,795 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm and wearing inside

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 2 Sep 2016 62,039 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 53,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel low warning on

unable to check oil level

Fail 22 Aug 2015 53,997 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel low warning on

noise from brakes

unable to check oil level

Pass 11 Aug 2014 43,344 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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CE61 BZP is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey 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 CE61 BZP, 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 BZP registered?

CE61 BZP is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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