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BG60 WHM

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

262,600 mi
Last recorded262,600 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG60 WHM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 262,600 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 249,004 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 235,423 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 224,257 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 208,501 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 208,420 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2017 192,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play front of wheel (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 192,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play rear of wheel (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play front of wheel (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 183,046 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 183,046 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 177,240 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 177,240 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 158,957 miles

both front tyres are worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2016 141,812 miles

oil leak

undertrays/engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2014 107,865 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 107,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 96,429 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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BG60 WHM is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BG60 WHM, 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

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What year was BG60 WHM registered?

BG60 WHM is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 23 November 2010.

Is BG60 WHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG60 WHM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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