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CV61 JGF

2011 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,072 mi
Last recorded154,072 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 JGF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 154,072 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 23 Feb 2024 147,271 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 147,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2023 141,138 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2023 141,138 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2021 133,550 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 129,017 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f lower swivels (Shocker mounting arm) ball joints have some play

n/s/r tyre tread depth low at 2.5mm (Advise attention

o/s/r tyre tread depth low at 3mm

Pass 4 Jul 2019 120,874 miles

n/s/f lower swivel has some up/down play (shocker mounting arm

o/s/f lower swivel has some up/down play (Shocker mounting arm

Pass 6 Jul 2018 108,963 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 103,412 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 95,740 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 90,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 90,631 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose loose (3.5.1j)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 76,360 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 76,360 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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CV61 JGF is a 2011 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CV61 JGF, 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 JGF?

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What year was CV61 JGF registered?

CV61 JGF is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 8 December 2011.

Is CV61 JGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV61 JGF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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