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FN60 XVJ

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,440 mi
Last recorded133,440 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN60 XVJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 133,440 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2023 128,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 124,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35 R19 96Y run flat (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 24 Jun 2022 124,673 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front end-outline marker lights not working (side marker lights)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35 R19 96Y run flat (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

warning lamp/message on dash indicating adaptive lighting and vertical headlamp control malfunction/not working

Pass 7 Jun 2021 122,979 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2021 122,891 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 120,476 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 117,736 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Jun 2018 113,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 108,903 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 105,151 miles

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

front wipers slightly smearing.

Fail 15 Jun 2016 105,151 miles

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

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

front wipers slightly smearing.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 102,941 miles

Smoke to clean for any readings.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 99,695 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 99,693 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 83,599 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 83,599 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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FN60 XVJ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FN60 XVJ, 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 FN60 XVJ registered?

FN60 XVJ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 7 September 2010.

Is FN60 XVJ safe to buy?

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