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LF60 ELU

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,727 mi
Last recorded135,727 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF60 ELU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 135,727 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 127,782 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 127,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 112,316 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 112,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 107,162 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 15 Nov 2016 98,648 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 98,631 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 82,328 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 82,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm of the two (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm of the two (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 73,278 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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LF60 ELU is a 2010 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LF60 ELU, 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 LF60 ELU registered?

LF60 ELU is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 27 October 2010.

Is LF60 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF60 ELU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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