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AO60 XME

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

209,862 mi
Last recorded209,862 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO60 XME
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 209,862 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 203,942 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2025 203,926 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 188,710 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 170,469 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 156,781 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 146,061 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 138,049 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 123,608 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 112,015 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 101,228 miles

Front inner pads close to limit

Pass 2 Mar 2016 85,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 69,954 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 54,171 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 53,981 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 XME is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XME, 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 XME registered?

AO60 XME is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 2010.

Is AO60 XME safe to buy?

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