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LT60 OFM

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,490 mi
Last recorded131,490 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT60 OFM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 131,490 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 127,321 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 122,941 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 118,816 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 118,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 114,980 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 110,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Outer handle is faulty. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 110,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Outer handle is faulty. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 106,996 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 106,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge of tread has separated and cord is exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge of tread has separated and cord is exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2018 103,386 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 101,571 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 97,813 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 94,004 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 76,490 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 76,442 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)

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 OFM is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OFM, 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 OFM registered?

LT60 OFM is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 3 September 2010.

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