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CV61 JFX

2011 BMW 520

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,689 mi
Last recorded119,689 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 JFX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 119,689 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 114,309 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 108,528 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 102,401 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 102,401 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2021 96,088 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 92,457 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 87,159 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 80,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2017 73,526 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 73,526 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 66,280 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 59,148 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 51,166 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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CV61 JFX is a 2011 BMW 520 in Gold with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CV61 JFX, 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 CV61 JFX?

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What year was CV61 JFX registered?

CV61 JFX is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 13 September 2011.

Is CV61 JFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV61 JFX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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