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CT60 DVP

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

175,791 mi
Last recorded175,791 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT60 DVP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2025 175,791 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 147,009 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 147,008 miles

Road wheel fixing missing one on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 118,135 miles

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

signs of oil leak rear diff

Pass 14 Mar 2022 104,702 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2021 94,352 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 86,678 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2020 86,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 78,277 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2258/55r1797y) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 63,434 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 63,431 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 52,966 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 52,958 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 45,058 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 37,560 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 31,593 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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CT60 DVP is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CT60 DVP, 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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CT60 DVP is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 1 January 2011.

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