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OW60 HVP

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

206,431 mi
Last recorded206,431 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW60 HVP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 206,431 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2023 187,826 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 161,271 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 161,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 135,955 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 112,460 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 107,095 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 102,848 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 95,124 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 82,156 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 66,739 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 55,901 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 47,355 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r wheel inner rim welded in 3 places

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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OW60 HVP is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OW60 HVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW60 HVP registered?

OW60 HVP is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is OW60 HVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW60 HVP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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