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DK61 GKL

2011 BMW 520

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,581 mi
Last recorded72,581 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK61 GKL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 72,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 70,032 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 67,573 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 67,573 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 65,206 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 61,859 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 55,623 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 55,621 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 57,668 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 54,072 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 53,999 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 51,310 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 46,114 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 41,835 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 35,860 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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DK61 GKL is a 2011 BMW 520 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DK61 GKL, 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 DK61 GKL registered?

DK61 GKL is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is DK61 GKL safe to buy?

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