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LJ60 APZ

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

177,490 mi
Last recorded177,490 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ60 APZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 177,490 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive requires attention ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Mar 2020 177,489 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive requires attention ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Feb 2020 177,392 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan damaged / split (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive requires attension ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2017 144,766 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 124,310 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 122,942 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 110,023 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 87,811 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 73,528 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 APZ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LJ60 APZ, 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 APZ registered?

LJ60 APZ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 17 November 2010.

Is LJ60 APZ safe to buy?

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