MOT Status
ValidMileage
173,148 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess air bag (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess air bag (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside front ball joint slight play
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear tyre on limits
Offside front ball joint slight play
Offside front lower ball joint has play
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside front lower ball joint has play
plastic sill covers/under trays fitted not allowing full vehicle inspection
plastic sill covers/under trays fitted not allowing full vehicle inspection
Engine covers fitted
Under trays fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower rear arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BM06 STU 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 82.4%.
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 BM06 STU, 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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How do I check the history of BM06 STU?
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What year was BM06 STU registered?
BM06 STU is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 18 October 2010.
Is BM06 STU safe to buy?
The MOT history for BM06 STU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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