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AP60 EFH

2010 BMW 520

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,758 mi
Last recorded27,758 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP60 EFH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 27,758 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 27,757 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 23,139 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 20,021 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 19,092 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 18,161 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass damaged. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 18,160 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre also worn bald/thin on inner edeg. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass damaged. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 17,801 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 15,575 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 13,888 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 12,775 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 11,480 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 9,052 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 7,108 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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AP60 EFH is a 2010 BMW 520 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AP60 EFH, 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 AP60 EFH registered?

AP60 EFH is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 18 November 2010.

Is AP60 EFH safe to buy?

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