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LM60 GYR

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,855 mi
Last recorded156,855 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 156,855 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 156,844 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 154,665 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 154,664 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 8 Mar 2016 139,624 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside front tyre has a small cut in the outer side wall but not showing cords

Pass 12 Mar 2015 130,131 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 129,226 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 129,226 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 126,237 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre edges worn

Fail 1 Nov 2013 126,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre edges worn

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 GYR 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 60%.

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 GYR, 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 GYR registered?

LM60 GYR is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 8 November 2010.

Is LM60 GYR safe to buy?

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