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LR60 BSU

2010 BMW 520

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,080 mi
Last recorded90,080 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR60 BSU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 90,080 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 151,494 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 151,494 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 143,476 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 132,272 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 119,005 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 119,005 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 118,954 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 108,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2013 108,504 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 57,441 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 57,441 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LR60 BSU is a 2010 BMW 520 in Gold with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LR60 BSU, 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 LR60 BSU registered?

LR60 BSU is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 14 September 2010.

Is LR60 BSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR60 BSU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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