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LA60 HCH

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,759 mi
Last recorded134,759 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA60 HCH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2023 134,759 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 110,467 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 88,405 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 88,405 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 64,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 41,411 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2018 38,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2017 32,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/17 97y goodyear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 32,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/17 97y goodyear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 41,868 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 41,868 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 22,034 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 18,139 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 18,139 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 14,891 miles

nearside front tyre bald outer edge

nearside rear tyre bald inner edge

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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LA60 HCH is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LA60 HCH, 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 LA60 HCH registered?

LA60 HCH is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2010.

Is LA60 HCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA60 HCH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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