MOT Status
ValidMileage
113,135 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S NS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
UNDER COVERS AND SILL COVERS FITTED
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CV61 VEL is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 VEL, 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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What year was CV61 VEL registered?
CV61 VEL is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 21 September 2011.
Is CV61 VEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for CV61 VEL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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