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LR60 BVA

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,107 mi
Last recorded119,107 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR60 BVA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 119,107 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 116,349 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 116,349 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 114,445 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 114,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 112,598 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 112,567 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 106,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Under tray fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 164,029 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 95,652 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 84,618 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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LR60 BVA 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 72.7%.

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 BVA, 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 LR60 BVA registered?

LR60 BVA is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 16 September 2010.

Is LR60 BVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR60 BVA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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