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LX60 OAP

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

84,934 mi
Last recorded84,934 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX60 OAP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 84,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside brake disc worn / offside brake disc pitted around inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Propshaft rubber coupling deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 79,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Rearmost drive shaft coupling slightly cracking.

Pass 5 Mar 2024 73,039 miles

Offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2023 72,745 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 72,754 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Unable to check wipers (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 68,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 64,676 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 60,636 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 58,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 54,640 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 51,352 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2016 47,607 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 42,044 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 36,554 miles

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

Off.side.front.tyre.worn.on.edges.

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 25,848 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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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LX60 OAP is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LX60 OAP, 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 LX60 OAP registered?

LX60 OAP is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 16 September 2010.

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The MOT history for LX60 OAP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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