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LJ60 LVW

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

186,109 mi
Last recorded186,109 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ60 LVW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 186,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2023 180,781 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2023 180,775 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 141,426 miles

Nearside non obligatory missing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 141,425 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside non obligatory missing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 98,936 miles

Covers fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 76,159 miles

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

Pass 26 Dec 2018 65,007 miles

engine under tray fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2017 57,300 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 50,489 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 33,495 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 26,834 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 26,834 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 21,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LVW is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LVW, 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 LVW registered?

LJ60 LVW is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 17 December 2010.

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