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FE60 BWG

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,428 mi
Last recorded123,428 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE60 BWG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 123,428 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 115,245 miles

vehicle passed emissions test but smoke reader unable to read due to low emissions

Pass 31 Jul 2018 106,483 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear brake ferrules corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2018 106,475 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear brake ferrules corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 98,090 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 98,090 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 90,985 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyre wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 90,985 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyre wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 66,373 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 66,373 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 59,017 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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FE60 BWG is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BWG, 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 FE60 BWG registered?

FE60 BWG is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 10 September 2010.

Is FE60 BWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE60 BWG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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