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EA61 OYS

2011 BMW 520

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,336 mi
Last recorded135,336 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 OYS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 135,336 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 130,639 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 130,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Angel eyes (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 122,662 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 122,662 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Halo (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 115,250 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 108,025 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms closest to front of vehicle rubber bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear differential bushes splitting

Fail 3 Nov 2021 108,025 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower arm ball joints up down play arms closest to rear of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms closest to front of vehicle rubber bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear differential bushes splitting

Pass 12 Nov 2020 101,543 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 101,543 miles

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both rear tyres inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 95,347 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 87,902 miles

both front rear lower arm ball joints slight up down play

Pass 4 Dec 2017 81,232 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 61,409 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 61,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 40,316 miles

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

Emissions too clean to register a result

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 32,320 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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EA61 OYS is a 2011 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OYS, 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 EA61 OYS registered?

EA61 OYS is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 24 October 2011.

Is EA61 OYS safe to buy?

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