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EA61 ARU

2011 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,064 mi
Last recorded146,064 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 ARU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 146,064 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 140,845 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 134,595 miles

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 8 Feb 2022 125,085 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 125,072 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 118,913 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 112,015 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 101,109 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 87,783 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 87,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end loose Lock nut insecure (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 71,780 miles

Front brake pads worn

Fail 2 Dec 2016 71,779 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake pads worn

Fail 28 Nov 2016 71,487 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed very low tread also (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 53,082 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 52,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

225/55/17

Pass 28 Oct 2014 35,821 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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EA61 ARU is a 2011 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EA61 ARU, 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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EA61 ARU is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 14 November 2011.

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