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AJ60 CVA

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

325,771 mi
Last recorded325,771 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ60 CVA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 325,771 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 325,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 196,689 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 187,486 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 176,270 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 164,311 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 153,800 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 153,800 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 146,034 miles

lift noted in nearside bottom joint

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 17 Jan 2017 140,989 miles

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

RUBBER JACKING BLOCK MISSING NEARSIDE REAR SILL

slight lift noted in bottom ball joints

Pass 27 Jan 2016 214,408 miles

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of an adult belt

lift noted in both front suspesion bottom ball joints

rubber jacking blocks missing from both side sills

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some componants

Pass 19 Jan 2015 126,814 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 73,656 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 73,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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AJ60 CVA 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 78.6%.

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 AJ60 CVA, 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 AJ60 CVA registered?

AJ60 CVA is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 16 December 2010.

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