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LM60 AUU

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

209,713 mi
Last recorded209,713 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM60 AUU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 209,713 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 199,881 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2024 199,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 172,314 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 172,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 169,288 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 166,584 miles

child seats fitted to rear-rack play-tyres worn low-front brake discs wearing thin-ball joints slight play-

Pass 2 Oct 2020 157,218 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 149,820 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 136,317 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 120,315 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 106,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 103,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre worn very low on inner shoulder

Pass 31 Oct 2013 80,589 miles

slight play ns steering rack

Fail 30 Oct 2013 80,589 miles

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

slight play ns steering rack

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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LM60 AUU is a 2010 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LM60 AUU, 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 LM60 AUU registered?

LM60 AUU is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 3 November 2010.

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