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LO59 VKX

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,422 mi
Last recorded143,422 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 VKX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 143,422 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 136,021 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 125,889 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 115,385 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 103,579 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 93,693 miles

advise: engine cover fitted obscuring some items.

advise: under trays fitted obscuring some items.

Fail 1 Feb 2016 93,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50R17 runflats (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges low (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake pad warning sensor broken and come adrift

advise: engine cover fitted obscuring some items.

advise: under trays fitted obscuring some items.

Pass 11 Feb 2015 80,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 67,351 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 67,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 51,962 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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LO59 VKX is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LO59 VKX, 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 LO59 VKX registered?

LO59 VKX is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 February 2010.

Is LO59 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO59 VKX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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