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DV61 LVU

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

188,621 mi
Last recorded188,621 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 LVU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 188,621 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 178,111 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 172,011 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 162,234 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 152,089 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 152,028 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2017 145,322 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 124,032 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 105,144 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 82,837 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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DV61 LVU is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DV61 LVU, 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 LVU registered?

DV61 LVU is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 14 October 2011.

Is DV61 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV61 LVU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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