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CV61 KFO

2011 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

200,771 mi
Last recorded200,771 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 200,771 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 189,959 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 182,941 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 182,941 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 175,545 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 164,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Fail 30 Jul 2018 164,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2017 153,064 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 152,120 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 149,376 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 142,919 miles

Under bonnet and Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2014 135,122 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 KFO is a 2011 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CV61 KFO, 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

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What year was CV61 KFO registered?

CV61 KFO is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 3 October 2011.

Is CV61 KFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV61 KFO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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