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LJ60 FBB

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,836 mi
Last recorded160,836 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ60 FBB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 160,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 160,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 80,112 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 120,854 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 120,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 112,233 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 100,599 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 89,248 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 74,492 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 57,801 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 44,796 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 32,902 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 20,313 miles

milo meter only reads in kilometers it should rear in mph and km in order to comply with gb regulations this should have been done when 1st reg in uk

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 FBB is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LJ60 FBB, 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 FBB registered?

LJ60 FBB is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 23 September 2010.

Is LJ60 FBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ60 FBB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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