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AF60 PNJ

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

182,646 mi
Last recorded182,646 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF60 PNJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 182,646 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall has a deep cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 182,646 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall has a deep cut (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror insecure interior (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 174,880 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 164,017 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 155,274 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 147,568 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 139,493 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 131,329 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 123,488 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 113,806 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 103,375 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 96,328 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 86,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 84,263 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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AF60 PNJ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 AF60 PNJ, 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 PNJ registered?

AF60 PNJ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 3 September 2010.

Is AF60 PNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF60 PNJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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