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CP61 ZNZ

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,560 mi
Last recorded82,560 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 ZNZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 82,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to open bonnet,under bonnet components were not checked.

Fail 10 Nov 2014 82,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

unable to open bonnet,under bonnet components were not checked.

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 ZNZ is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZNZ, 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

How do I check the history of CP61 ZNZ?

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What year was CP61 ZNZ registered?

CP61 ZNZ is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 24 October 2011.

Is CP61 ZNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP61 ZNZ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CP61 ZNZ have outstanding finance?

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