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LS60 MJF

2010 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,041 mi
Last recorded143,041 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 143,041 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 137,916 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 129,857 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 129,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 127,107 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 127,012 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 118,464 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 111,971 miles

engine,side sill,under tray covers fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2020 111,862 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine,side sill,under tray covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2019 97,814 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated not shock absorber arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 97,659 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt shock absorber arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated not shock absorber arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 92,563 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2016 91,733 miles

engine bay and undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2016 91,733 miles

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

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

engine bay and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2015 85,076 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 66,213 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 47,609 miles

Front 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 MJF is a 2010 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MJF, 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 LS60 MJF registered?

LS60 MJF is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 27 October 2010.

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