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LM60 DMO

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,023 mi
Last recorded170,023 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM60 DMO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 170,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 160,379 miles

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

Pass 17 Mar 2018 150,613 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 142,516 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 133,706 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 133,706 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 120,260 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 110,430 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 98,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Oct 2013 98,318 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 DMO is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DMO, 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 DMO registered?

LM60 DMO is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 28 October 2010.

Is LM60 DMO safe to buy?

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