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LR60 SSV

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

175,546 mi
Last recorded175,546 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR60 SSV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 175,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 160,566 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 144,515 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF DRIPPING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 144,515 miles

Emissions unable to be completed COOLANT LEAK (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF DRIPPING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 127,786 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 127,786 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 114,450 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 111,051 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 104,214 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 104,211 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 99,034 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 99,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 80,398 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 64,554 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 64,456 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder area. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder worn low (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 52,690 miles

Offside Rear nail

Fail 9 Sep 2015 52,632 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear nail

Pass 11 Sep 2014 42,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 30,993 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 SSV is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SSV, 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 SSV registered?

LR60 SSV is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 17 September 2010.

Is LR60 SSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR60 SSV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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