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CX61 ZHA

2011 BMW 520

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,084 mi
Last recorded42,084 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX61 ZHA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 42,084 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 40,422 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 40,191 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 37,087 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 34,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Nov 2021 32,499 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 32,499 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 31,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in Tread channels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread channels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread channels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 31,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in Tread channels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread channels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread channels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 29,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread channels (minor) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 26,734 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 24,461 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 22,320 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all tyres slightly cracking

both front tyres low on outer edge

Pass 11 Nov 2015 20,269 miles

All tyres starting too crack

Front wipers starting too smear

O/s rear tyre on 2.5mm

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 17,561 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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CX61 ZHA is a 2011 BMW 520 in Beige with a 1,997cc 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 CX61 ZHA, 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 CX61 ZHA registered?

CX61 ZHA is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is CX61 ZHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX61 ZHA 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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