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EA61 VRW

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

185,971 mi
Last recorded185,971 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 VRW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 185,971 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 180,891 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 154,803 miles

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 154,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 140,713 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 140,713 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 129,278 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 120,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside 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 24 Nov 2018 111,721 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 103,226 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 93,024 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 75,279 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 51,311 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 VRW is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EA61 VRW, 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 VRW registered?

EA61 VRW is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 16 November 2011.

Is EA61 VRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA61 VRW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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