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OV60 EDP

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,222 mi
Last recorded131,222 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV60 EDP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 131,222 miles

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

Rear both Shock absorbers corroded

Under tray fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2021 131,219 miles

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

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

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

Rear both Shock absorbers corroded

Under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2020 110,045 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 110,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 85,062 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 84,196 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 84,196 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 76,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall low on thread

Offside Front Tyre inner wall low on thread

Pass 11 Oct 2016 69,971 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 63,958 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 63,958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 56,239 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 44,902 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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OV60 EDP is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OV60 EDP, 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 OV60 EDP registered?

OV60 EDP is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 18 October 2010.

Is OV60 EDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV60 EDP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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