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AO60 HJE

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

179,249 mi
Last recorded179,249 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO60 HJE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 179,249 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 179,069 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 165,646 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front rack end slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 159,493 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front rack end slight play

Pass 9 Aug 2019 147,238 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 126,163 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 122,232 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 98,760 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 81,630 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 68,681 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 55,995 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 55,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge, Starting to blister

Pass 26 Sep 2013 55,356 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 20 Sep 2013 55,354 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres wearing on edges

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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AO60 HJE is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey 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 AO60 HJE, 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 AO60 HJE registered?

AO60 HJE is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 24 September 2010.

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