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BD60 PVJ

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

208,129 mi
Last recorded208,129 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD60 PVJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 208,129 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 196,012 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 175,048 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 160,441 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 148,877 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 141,305 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 141,300 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)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 117,224 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 86,649 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 58,600 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 29,463 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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BD60 PVJ 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 90.9%.

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 BD60 PVJ, 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 BD60 PVJ?

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What year was BD60 PVJ registered?

BD60 PVJ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 15 December 2010.

Is BD60 PVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD60 PVJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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