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LM60 GXX

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

209,421 mi
Last recorded209,421 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 209,421 miles

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

Screen washer pipe split, under bonnet.

Fail 3 Dec 2025 209,394 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Screen washer pipe split, under bonnet.

Pass 19 Nov 2024 202,026 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2023 190,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flickers. (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 183,924 miles

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OS and NS ()

Fail 18 Nov 2022 183,924 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OS and NS ()

Pass 9 Oct 2021 166,645 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft output seal both side rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

inner tie rod has play both side front

Fail 9 Oct 2021 166,645 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft output seal both side rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

inner tie rod has play both side front

Pass 13 Oct 2020 151,413 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 151,036 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 132,858 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2018 117,099 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

no emissions detected

Pass 20 Nov 2017 104,147 miles

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

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

O/S/R tyre worn close to wear markers

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 91,946 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 80,150 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 67,725 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 54,576 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 54,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

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 GXX is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GXX, 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 GXX registered?

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

Is LM60 GXX safe to buy?

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