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LM60 AVF

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,990 mi
Last recorded151,990 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM60 AVF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 151,990 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 137,725 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 132,511 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 126,989 miles

dsm will not register a reading

Fail 23 Oct 2020 126,989 miles

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

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

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

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

dsm will not register a reading

Pass 23 Oct 2019 122,326 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 116,210 miles

emissions not detected.

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components.

Fail 11 Oct 2018 116,210 miles

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

emissions not detected.

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components.

Pass 18 Oct 2017 110,240 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Oct 2016 104,215 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 103,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 94,693 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 85,125 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 78,603 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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 AVF is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey 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 LM60 AVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LM60 AVF?

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What year was LM60 AVF registered?

LM60 AVF is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 25 October 2010.

Is LM60 AVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM60 AVF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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