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2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

196,338 mi
Last recorded196,338 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU60 PBV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 196,338 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))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 191,083 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 191,083 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front All direction indicators not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 189,419 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 189,419 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 184,699 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 176,936 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 176,780 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 172,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 168,651 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 148,132 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 119,499 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 100,593 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 82,176 miles

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

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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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AU60 PBV is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black 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 AU60 PBV, 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 AU60 PBV registered?

AU60 PBV is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 7 September 2010.

Is AU60 PBV safe to buy?

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