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LO59 MVW

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,487 mi
Last recorded130,487 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 MVW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 130,487 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front registration plate damaged

n/s/f dip beam light output reduced/dim

o/s/r brake pad wear indicator wire damaged/not fitted correctly

Fail 19 Feb 2019 130,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 235/45/r18 94W (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/r18 97W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/r18 97W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/r18 97Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

front registration plate damaged

n/s/f dip beam light output reduced/dim

o/s/r brake pad wear indicator wire damaged/not fitted correctly

Pass 29 Jan 2018 119,400 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 119,400 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 110,070 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges and starting to crack in treads

Nearside front tyre has kerb damage to outer sidewall

Rear suspension arms front bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Nov 2015 107,667 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 95,326 miles

Diesel emissions passed,0.00k T/C

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 95,326 miles

Diesel emissions passed,0.00k T/C

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 78,382 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 62,703 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 62,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LO59 MVW is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LO59 MVW, 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 LO59 MVW registered?

LO59 MVW is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 28 January 2010.

Is LO59 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO59 MVW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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