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DF61 YLC

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,949 mi
Last recorded82,949 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 YLC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 82,949 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 82,906 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 78,935 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 74,989 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 72,342 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 66,813 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 56,381 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 47,875 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 45,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 39,369 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 32,685 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 23,727 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 11 Nov 2014 12,704 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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DF61 YLC is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DF61 YLC, 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 DF61 YLC registered?

DF61 YLC is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is DF61 YLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF61 YLC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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