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LM60 WAO

2010 BMW 520

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,610 mi
Last recorded75,610 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM60 WAO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 75,610 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2022 75,601 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2022 75,601 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 73,956 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 64,672 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 62,409 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 59,932 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 59,932 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 56,860 miles

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Nov 2017 56,860 miles

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

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2016 54,147 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 50,957 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 41,364 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 41,364 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 32,320 miles

Both rear road tyres are worn low

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 WAO is a 2010 BMW 520 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WAO, 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 WAO registered?

LM60 WAO is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 12 November 2010.

Is LM60 WAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM60 WAO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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