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LX60 TZC

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,737 mi
Last recorded81,737 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 81,737 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 71,031 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 58,533 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 47,459 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 47,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2021 45,808 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 45,807 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 42,171 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is exactly 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 42,164 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is exactly 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 32,359 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 32,236 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 29,173 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 26,231 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 24,204 miles

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Oct 2016 24,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Sep 2015 21,249 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 18,757 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 14,248 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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LX60 TZC is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LX60 TZC, 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 TZC registered?

LX60 TZC is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 26 October 2010.

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The MOT history for LX60 TZC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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