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DA61 RVR

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,136 mi
Last recorded166,136 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 RVR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 166,136 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 151,673 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 144,556 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 144,553 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 131,767 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 127,604 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 123,621 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 119,304 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 107,218 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 95,074 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 94,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 82,393 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 69,062 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 55,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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DA61 RVR is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey 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 DA61 RVR, 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 DA61 RVR registered?

DA61 RVR is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is DA61 RVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA61 RVR 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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