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LM60 TDU

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,639 mi
Last recorded147,639 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM60 TDU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 147,639 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 147,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 138,178 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 138,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 122,615 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 110,189 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 102,650 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 97,681 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 84,320 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 73,582 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 73,577 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 64,212 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 52,369 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 47,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres bald on inner edge/sidewall

Pass 11 Dec 2013 38,499 miles

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 TDU is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TDU, 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 TDU registered?

LM60 TDU is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 16 November 2010.

Is LM60 TDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM60 TDU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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