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LJ60 APV

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,808 mi
Last recorded154,808 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ60 APV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 154,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 153,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2024 145,035 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2023 124,322 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 114,554 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR >> CHECK ADVISED 2-3000 MILES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 114,498 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S/F (REAR ARM) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn O/S/F (REAR ARM .. BOTH YELLOWED) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N/S/R INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed N/S/R INNER (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed O/S/F INNER EDGE (BOTH EDGES THIN - UNDERINFLATED) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR >> CHECK ADVISED 2-3000 MILES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

FULL ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED WITH REPAIRS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F BOTH EDGES >> NEW ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 103,558 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & sidewall perishing slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 103,558 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & sidewall perishing slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 95,082 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 86,182 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 76,172 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 66,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing quicker than offside! (3.5.1g)

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

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

Zero Smoke Emissions @09.23hrs

Pass 1 Dec 2016 55,963 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre valve perished

Rear Differential seals light misting of oil

Rear Tyre valves perished

Fail 29 Nov 2016 55,963 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre valve perished

Offside Rear Brake pad wearing thin

Rear Differential seals light misting of oil

Rear Tyre valves perished

Pass 3 Nov 2015 44,155 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 37,471 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 25,907 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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LJ60 APV is a 2010 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LJ60 APV, 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 LJ60 APV registered?

LJ60 APV is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 15 October 2010.

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