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AJ60 FAK

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,157 mi
Last recorded163,157 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ60 FAK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 163,157 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 has 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 153,189 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 146,602 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 121,574 miles

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Fail 16 Dec 2020 121,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Pass 12 Dec 2019 106,943 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Dec 2018 92,198 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 92,198 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 80,967 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 66,817 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 54,424 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 44,152 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 34,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind on ofside rear wheel

Fail 24 Nov 2013 34,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 FAK 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 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 FAK, 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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AJ60 FAK is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 13 December 2010.

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