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FG60 EAJ

2010 BMW 520

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,121 mi
Last recorded144,121 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG60 EAJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 144,121 miles

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

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

Under trays and engine bay fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Aug 2019 140,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 128,650 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 128,438 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder, sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road stone chip & crack (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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 11 Oct 2017 118,387 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2016 102,331 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 84,599 miles

Under tray fitted unable to check some components

Pass 1 Oct 2014 69,064 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 50,552 miles

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint.

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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FG60 EAJ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 FG60 EAJ, 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 FG60 EAJ registered?

FG60 EAJ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 19 October 2010.

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