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AW60 MJW

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,638 mi
Last recorded159,638 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW60 MJW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 159,638 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 159,550 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 142,550 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 130,350 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 116,967 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 101,893 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 101,893 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 77,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads starting to get low

Fail 21 Oct 2013 77,669 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads starting to get low

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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AW60 MJW is a 2010 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AW60 MJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AW60 MJW?

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What year was AW60 MJW registered?

AW60 MJW is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 19 November 2010.

Is AW60 MJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW60 MJW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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