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DX60 ZCJ

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,124 mi
Last recorded109,124 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX60 ZCJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 109,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 1 Oct 2024 99,339 miles

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Fail 1 Oct 2024 99,339 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 6 Oct 2023 90,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 82,403 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 74,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Jul 2021 74,694 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Nov 2019 67,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 58,755 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 58,755 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 55,905 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 51,537 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Feb 2016 47,257 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 42,688 miles

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

osf tyre worn smooth outer edge

Pass 13 Jan 2014 36,602 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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DX60 ZCJ 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 80%.

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 DX60 ZCJ, 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 DX60 ZCJ registered?

DX60 ZCJ is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 1 February 2011.

Is DX60 ZCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX60 ZCJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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