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AV60 RSX

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

198,599 mi
Last recorded198,599 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV60 RSX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 198,599 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Suspension arm lower ball joint has lift and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Registration plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 198,598 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Offside and Nearside (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excess lift and play lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Suspension arm lower ball joint has lift and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Registration plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 177,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of various components

Pass 13 Nov 2018 150,291 miles

covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of various components

Fail 12 Nov 2018 150,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of various components

Pass 9 Nov 2017 121,833 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low unable to fully inspect (3.5.1g)

unable to fully inspect various components due to covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 9 Nov 2017 121,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low unable to fully inspect (3.5.1g)

unable to fully inspect various components due to covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 19 Oct 2016 96,996 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

lip in rear brake discs

Pass 9 Nov 2015 80,309 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 61,380 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 43,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear bumper damaged

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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AV60 RSX is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AV60 RSX, 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 AV60 RSX registered?

AV60 RSX is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 5 November 2010.

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