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LC60 VEW

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

184,556 mi
Last recorded184,556 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC60 VEW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 184,556 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 180,958 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 171,254 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 161,937 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 161,937 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 145,173 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 145,173 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 128,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 115,920 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 91,778 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 71,582 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 56,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 42,847 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 28,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 15,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 VEW 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 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VEW, 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 VEW registered?

LC60 VEW is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 21 December 2010.

Is LC60 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC60 VEW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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