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LT60 OEV

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

205,678 mi
Last recorded205,678 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT60 OEV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 205,678 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 197,895 miles

both front tyres worn to limit

Pass 1 Oct 2022 177,330 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 166,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 166,846 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 156,413 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 156,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 142,756 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 134,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 134,222 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 134,222 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 133,556 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 127,505 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 119,142 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 111,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2014 107,586 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 88,898 miles

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

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

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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LT60 OEV is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver 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 LT60 OEV, 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 LT60 OEV registered?

LT60 OEV is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 22 September 2010.

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