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CK61 HKD

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,856 mi
Last recorded149,856 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK61 HKD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 149,856 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2023 146,700 miles

Front flexible exhaust pipe deteriorating

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 146,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front flexible exhaust pipe deteriorating

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 139,880 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 132,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 125,473 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 118,587 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 118,587 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 109,915 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 100,947 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 100,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 91,389 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 91,389 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 80,043 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 70,998 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Nov 2014 70,998 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

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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CK61 HKD is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CK61 HKD, 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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CK61 HKD is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 22 November 2011.

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