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LG60 OBW

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,510 mi
Last recorded72,510 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG60 OBW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 72,510 miles

Central Rear differential bushes cracked 2x front 1x rear

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 64,674 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Oct 2018 58,493 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 54,542 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 49,382 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 49,335 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 44,947 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 39,497 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 29,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads getting low.

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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LG60 OBW is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LG60 OBW, 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 LG60 OBW registered?

LG60 OBW is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is LG60 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG60 OBW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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