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DF61 YWK

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

212,321 mi
Last recorded212,321 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 212,321 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 212,321 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 202,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 191,413 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear back plate missing

Pass 5 Jul 2023 112,296 miles

undertray fitted obscuring vizibility of some components

Fail 5 Jul 2023 112,296 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertray fitted obscuring vizibility of some components

Pass 18 Aug 2022 104,250 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 96,506 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 96,505 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 89,184 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2019 82,676 miles

Front tyres wear/worn edges

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2019 82,676 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front tyres wear/worn edges

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2018 78,709 miles

Front tyres cracking and wear on edges

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2017 73,559 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2016 70,669 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 70,699 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 67,306 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Fail 5 May 2016 67,305 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 57,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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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DF61 YWK is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YWK, 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 YWK registered?

DF61 YWK is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 20 September 2011.

Is DF61 YWK safe to buy?

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