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CE61 XAB

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,366 mi
Last recorded132,366 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 132,366 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to 1.5mm thickness limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 129,044 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 129,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 203,386 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 203,379 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 187,751 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 178,771 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 169,825 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 90,381 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 58,407 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 41,608 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 35,483 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 35,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 27,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XAB 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 78.6%.

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 XAB, 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 XAB registered?

CE61 XAB is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is CE61 XAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE61 XAB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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