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CE60 OLB

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,880 mi
Last recorded166,880 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE60 OLB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 166,880 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 164,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 159,224 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 148,305 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 148,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 138,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 132,609 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 132,609 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 119,219 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 113,930 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 103,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 92,571 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 81,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 67,675 miles

Diff bushes worn/split. Prop shaft flexible rear joint split

Fail 14 Nov 2015 67,675 miles

Diff bushes worn/split. Prop shaft flexible rear joint split

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 58,133 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 58,133 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 38,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 19,509 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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CE60 OLB is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 CE60 OLB, 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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CE60 OLB is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 14 September 2010.

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