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AO60 VUU

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,407 mi
Last recorded99,407 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO60 VUU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 99,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jan 2019 84,236 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 84,204 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 76,065 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 76,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/r17.97y rsc pirelli (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/r17.97y.rsc pirelli (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 65,085 miles

both rear tyres at 3mm 225/55/r17 Pirelli

Pass 4 Dec 2015 56,272 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 48,014 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 42,193 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 VUU is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VUU, 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 VUU registered?

AO60 VUU is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 10 December 2010.

Is AO60 VUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO60 VUU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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