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ML60 MVO

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,032 mi
Last recorded116,032 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML60 MVO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 116,032 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 116,032 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 114,878 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 114,878 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excessive coolant leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2021 108,344 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 108,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 101,687 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 101,687 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 87,666 miles

Audible boost leak from under the bonnet

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine cover insecure advise fixing or removing

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2018 72,617 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 66,630 miles

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 May 2016 58,099 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2015 47,055 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 40,730 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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ML60 MVO is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ML60 MVO, 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 ML60 MVO registered?

ML60 MVO is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 11 November 2010.

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