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AK60 BWD

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,223 mi
Last recorded81,223 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK60 BWD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 81,223 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 78,667 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 75,312 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 71,990 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 68,735 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 61,947 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 55,592 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 52,331 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2015 46,337 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 36,712 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 31,868 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 31,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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AK60 BWD is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AK60 BWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK60 BWD registered?

AK60 BWD is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 October 2010.

Is AK60 BWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK60 BWD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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