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CE61 XAC

2011 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,219 mi
Last recorded149,219 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 XAC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 149,219 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 149,214 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 136,865 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 136,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 130,080 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 114,982 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 114,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 104,406 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 73,819 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 55,351 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 XAC is a 2011 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE61 XAC registered?

CE61 XAC is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is CE61 XAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE61 XAC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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