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DL60 KCY

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

138,618 mi
Last recorded138,618 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 138,618 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 138,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 130,472 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 123,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 116,467 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 116,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 102,840 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 93,666 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 91,252 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 87,041 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 83,807 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 78,740 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 74,488 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 67,718 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 57,341 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 56,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2014 56,214 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 KCY is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 KCY, 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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DL60 KCY is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 21 January 2011.

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