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AF60 PNE

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

232,494 mi
Last recorded232,494 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF60 PNE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 232,494 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 232,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured 2 cracks to inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside 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 22 Feb 2021 204,599 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2021 204,599 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2020 183,304 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber sleeve detached

Offside Rear shock absorber sleeve detached

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2019 150,944 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2019 150,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2018 115,648 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth outer shoulder

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn smooth outer shoulder

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2017 100,123 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 76,717 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 76,713 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 60,873 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2014 52,606 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 45,026 miles

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

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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AF60 PNE is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2010 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 97,744 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 AF60 PNE, 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 16 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF60 PNE registered?

AF60 PNE is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 22 September 2010.

Is AF60 PNE safe to buy?

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