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DK61 TBZ

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,738 mi
Last recorded113,738 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK61 TBZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 113,738 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 106,674 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 106,674 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 102,425 miles

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))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT LOWER - STRAIGHT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 97,707 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 91,180 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 91,180 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 83,204 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 74,287 miles

engine and under trays fitted

sill trims fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 65,476 miles

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2015 56,021 miles

Engnie cover fitted obscuring testable parts

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Undertray fitted obscuring testable parts

Fail 1 Sep 2014 47,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2014 47,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TBZ is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DK61 TBZ, 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 TBZ registered?

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

Is DK61 TBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK61 TBZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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