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LT60 OGB

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,157 mi
Last recorded142,157 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT60 OGB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 142,157 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s frame, mountings, prescribed area, and other suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2026 142,157 miles

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

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s frame, mountings, prescribed area, and other suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2025 128,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 128,475 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 119,541 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2023 112,838 miles

Under the fitted fitted tray

Pass 7 Mar 2022 100,989 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 94,687 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 92,356 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 92,356 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 88,347 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 70,676 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 70,676 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 58,251 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 50,869 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components

Pass 9 Mar 2015 40,879 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 34,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 22,901 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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LT60 OGB is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OGB, 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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LT60 OGB is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 2 September 2010.

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