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FJ60 UHU

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,551 mi
Last recorded195,551 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ60 UHU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 195,551 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 183,754 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 171,205 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 171,187 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing UNABLE TO FIND POSS UNDER SEAT (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned REPEATER FLASHER INOP (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONT AND REAR PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2018 159,804 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 138,633 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 118,604 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 101,706 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 101,706 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 86,025 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 86,025 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 67,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyre worn smooth on tappered tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FJ60 UHU is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FJ60 UHU, 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 FJ60 UHU registered?

FJ60 UHU is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 5 November 2010.

Is FJ60 UHU safe to buy?

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