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CK61 KWA

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,135 mi
Last recorded144,135 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 144,135 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 133,607 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 133,607 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 129,399 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 129,399 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 126,155 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under-tray fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 25 Jan 2022 122,903 miles

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

emissions below threshold

Pass 15 Jan 2021 117,895 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 113,541 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 105,936 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 82,868 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 69,508 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 60,459 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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CK61 KWA is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 CK61 KWA, 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 KWA is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 18 October 2011.

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