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P121 LAL

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,440 mi
Last recorded111,440 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 LAL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 111,440 miles

No print out was produced due to low emissions

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

Under tray cover fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2019 111,439 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

No print out was produced due to low emissions

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

Under tray cover fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2019 111,430 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 102,419 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 92,547 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 92,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 83,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 70,139 miles

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyres worn/item removed from drivers view

Fail 18 Sep 2015 70,139 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyres worn/item removed from drivers view

Pass 19 Sep 2014 55,859 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 55,855 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 42,215 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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P121 LAL is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P121 LAL, 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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P121 LAL is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 23 September 2010.

Is P121 LAL safe to buy?

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