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LV10 LTY

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,222 mi
Last recorded33,222 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV10 LTY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 33,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre has some kerb damage

nearside rear tyre has a cut on the outer wall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 14 Aug 2014 25,102 miles

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

nearside.front.wheel.slightly.buckled

Pass 7 Sep 2013 17,634 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 17,633 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 16,589 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LV10 LTY is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LV10 LTY, 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 LV10 LTY registered?

LV10 LTY is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 25 March 2010.

Is LV10 LTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV10 LTY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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