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DV61 KXC

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,469 mi
Last recorded176,469 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 KXC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 176,469 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 176,464 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 174,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 170,233 miles

both rear tyres getting low

rear brakes getting low

Pass 14 Oct 2019 159,479 miles

electronic park brake when tested under load , slow to lockup recommend a further inspection

unable to see overall condition of rear brakes linings , recommend a further brakes inspection to determine remaining life , this should be done asap .

Fail 14 Oct 2019 159,479 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

electronic park brake when tested under load , slow to lockup recommend a further inspection

unable to see overall condition of rear brakes linings , recommend a further brakes inspection to determine remaining life , this should be done asap .

Pass 17 Oct 2018 148,403 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 138,241 miles

rear brake discs and pads in poor condition

Fail 24 Oct 2017 138,239 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake discs and pads in poor condition

Pass 7 Oct 2016 129,055 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 118,678 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 102,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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DV61 KXC is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV61 KXC, 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 DV61 KXC registered?

DV61 KXC is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is DV61 KXC safe to buy?

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