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DB60 DAV

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

203,452 mi
Last recorded203,452 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB60 DAV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 203,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 170,610 miles

Coil spring corroded rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2024 140,281 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 140,281 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s front, o/s front (outer both) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 117,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 113,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 108,744 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 101,802 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 79,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 77,906 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 68,216 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 68,216 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 56,980 miles

zero emission drift

Pass 5 Oct 2015 42,711 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 40,457 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 29,219 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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DB60 DAV is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DB60 DAV, 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 DB60 DAV registered?

DB60 DAV is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 12 January 2011.

Is DB60 DAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB60 DAV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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