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LS60 LHK

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,005 mi
Last recorded141,005 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS60 LHK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2025 141,005 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2025 140,898 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 132,488 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 123,316 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 116,579 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 106,749 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 102,653 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 102,599 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2019 98,548 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 98,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 97,792 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 97,783 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 90,479 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' just outside zone A (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2016 90,479 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 79,241 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 68,673 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 52,521 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 52,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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LS60 LHK is a 2010 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LS60 LHK, 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

How do I check the history of LS60 LHK?

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What year was LS60 LHK registered?

LS60 LHK is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 9 November 2010.

Is LS60 LHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS60 LHK shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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