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MF60 LVA

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,980 mi
Last recorded179,980 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF60 LVA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 179,980 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 179,979 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Sep 2017 171,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2016 133,214 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 125,508 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 106,495 miles

n/s/f lower rear suspension arm play in ball joint

o/s/f lower rear suspension arm play in ball joint

Pass 19 Aug 2013 79,758 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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MF60 LVA is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MF60 LVA, 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 MF60 LVA registered?

MF60 LVA is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 8 September 2010.

Is MF60 LVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF60 LVA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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