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AO60 PXL

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

198,953 mi
Last recorded198,953 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO60 PXL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 198,953 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))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 186,345 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 163,507 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 155,220 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 155,220 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 143,356 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 129,405 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 114,120 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 95,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 81,661 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 62,544 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 47,661 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 24,146 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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AO60 PXL is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AO60 PXL, 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 PXL registered?

AO60 PXL is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 November 2010.

Is AO60 PXL safe to buy?

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