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FY60 XHP

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,624 mi
Last recorded147,624 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY60 XHP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 147,624 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 147,610 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 138,828 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 130,104 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 118,843 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 100,099 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 93,627 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 86,623 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

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

Offside Front Lower Undersill jacking point damaged and rubber missing

Fail 3 Nov 2016 86,623 miles

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

Engine covers/undertrays

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

Offside Front Lower Undersill jacking point damaged and rubber missing

Pass 13 Nov 2015 67,751 miles

Offside Rear Fog lamp lens broken

Offside Rear Rear boot damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2014 44,511 miles

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

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

osr tyre 3mm,nsf tyre wearing on edges

Fail 21 Nov 2014 44,511 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

osr tyre 3mm,nsf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 25 Nov 2013 21,212 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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FY60 XHP is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FY60 XHP, 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 FY60 XHP registered?

FY60 XHP is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 October 2010.

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