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EA60 XDL

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

194,581 mi
Last recorded194,581 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA60 XDL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 194,581 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 184,591 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Fail 7 Jan 2019 184,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 2 Jan 2018 179,663 miles

Emissions 0.00

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer - rear of 2 arms (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2017 157,630 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 157,620 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 140,558 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 114,299 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 88,869 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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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EA60 XDL is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EA60 XDL, 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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What year was EA60 XDL registered?

EA60 XDL is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2010.

Is EA60 XDL safe to buy?

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