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DV61 LRA

2011 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,137 mi
Last recorded199,137 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 LRA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 199,137 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 199,137 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 185,547 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 167,924 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 141,704 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 117,704 miles

brake pad warning light staying on

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 2 Oct 2015 117,704 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint straight arm (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light staying on

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2014 101,766 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 101,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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 LRA is a 2011 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LRA, 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 DV61 LRA registered?

DV61 LRA is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 14 November 2011.

Is DV61 LRA safe to buy?

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