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MA60 MLF

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,550 mi
Last recorded146,550 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA60 MLF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 146,550 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 142,168 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 142,167 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 136,659 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 136,658 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 126,477 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 126,288 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 114,001 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 113,115 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2018 112,052 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2017 111,088 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2016 109,800 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 108,407 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 95,049 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

zero emissions registered at dga

Fail 9 Sep 2014 95,034 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

zero emissions registered at dga

Pass 19 Sep 2013 83,751 miles

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

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

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

emissions not detected by smoke meter

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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MA60 MLF is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 MA60 MLF, 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 MA60 MLF registered?

MA60 MLF is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 October 2010.

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