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FG60 EPE

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,218 mi
Last recorded180,218 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG60 EPE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 180,218 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 177,438 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 177,438 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 132,054 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are starting to get low (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 132,054 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are starting to get low (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 93,789 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 93,789 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 51,259 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 42,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 EPE is a 2010 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG60 EPE, 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 EPE registered?

FG60 EPE is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 14 October 2010.

Is FG60 EPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG60 EPE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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