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FE60 BWB

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,329 mi
Last recorded144,329 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE60 BWB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 144,329 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 144,329 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2018 127,957 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 114,156 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 6 Sep 2017 114,256 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 100,139 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 83,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 67,402 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 67,402 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 53,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front & rear pads worn

front discs worn

front tyres scuffed on sidewall

n/s/r tyre 3mm

rear discs worn

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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FE60 BWB is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FE60 BWB, 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 FE60 BWB registered?

FE60 BWB is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 7 September 2010.

Is FE60 BWB safe to buy?

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