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LC60 MTU

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,507 mi
Last recorded170,507 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC60 MTU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 170,507 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2022 170,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 163,422 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 163,422 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 152,531 miles

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

fumes detected in engine bay

n/s and o/s front lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated

undertrays fitted

wiper blades poor

Fail 25 Nov 2020 152,309 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

fumes detected in engine bay

n/s and o/s front lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated

undertrays fitted

wiper blades poor

Pass 21 Nov 2019 136,336 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 136,336 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 120,901 miles

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

exhaust fumes detected in engine bay

signs of exhaust soot in engine bay

underbody covers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2017 106,341 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 104,489 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 104,489 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 98,905 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 98,905 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 93,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 84,872 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 84,871 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 76,851 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 71,327 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2013 71,327 miles

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

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

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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LC60 MTU is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LC60 MTU, 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 LC60 MTU registered?

LC60 MTU is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 December 2010.

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