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DL60 AVP

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

309,087 mi
Last recorded309,087 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL60 AVP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 309,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 189,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 189,485 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective out put Poor, near limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective out put Poor, near limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 177,753 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 177,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 160,684 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 152,270 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 143,076 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 124,884 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 100,066 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 82,722 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 69,554 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 58,214 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 49,674 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 39,854 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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DL60 AVP is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DL60 AVP, 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 DL60 AVP registered?

DL60 AVP is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 28 January 2011.

Is DL60 AVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL60 AVP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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