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CP61 EEV

2011 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,445 mi
Last recorded152,445 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 EEV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 152,445 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 144,030 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and rear imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 143,925 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and rear imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 135,421 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pooling on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 124,089 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 124,089 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 82,522 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 65,646 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 49,882 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 49,862 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 49,862 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 38,698 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 28,630 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CP61 EEV is a 2011 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CP61 EEV, 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 CP61 EEV registered?

CP61 EEV is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 5 November 2011.

Is CP61 EEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP61 EEV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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