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LM60 GSO

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,115 mi
Last recorded116,115 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM60 GSO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 116,115 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 114,697 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 114,579 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 107,423 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 107,423 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 94,867 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 496,321 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 76,644 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 70,672 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 62,163 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 46,887 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 46,887 miles

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

All tyres wearing on edges.

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

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

Offside 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 GSO is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GSO, 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

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What year was LM60 GSO registered?

LM60 GSO is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 2 November 2010.

Is LM60 GSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM60 GSO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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