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EF61 TZV

2011 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,078 mi
Last recorded88,078 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 TZV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 88,078 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 84,375 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 80,463 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 76,210 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 72,051 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 69,717 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 69,716 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 64,995 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 58,730 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 51,123 miles

Nearside Front tyre, wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread reading 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre, wearing outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread reading 2mm, minor cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 40,494 miles

both front tyres worn slightly uneven on outer

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 12 Dec 2015 28,751 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 20,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2014 20,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EF61 TZV is a 2011 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EF61 TZV, 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 EF61 TZV registered?

EF61 TZV is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 24 December 2011.

Is EF61 TZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 TZV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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