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DG61 OJD

2011 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,593 mi
Last recorded121,593 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 OJD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 121,593 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 121,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 111,789 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 101,145 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 95,748 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 87,416 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 80,165 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 64,851 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 57,389 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 57,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Front brake disc's thin

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

Rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2017 55,900 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 50,385 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 41,681 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 31,846 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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DG61 OJD is a 2011 BMW 520 in Silver 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 DG61 OJD, 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 DG61 OJD registered?

DG61 OJD is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is DG61 OJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 OJD 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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