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PJ60 AAK

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,340 mi
Last recorded156,340 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ60 AAK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 156,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 144,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm, limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 130,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 119,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive weep on driveshaft oil seal on differential (offside) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 110,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 110,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 103,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 90,578 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 80,060 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 65,725 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on 3mm limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2016 65,725 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on 3mm limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 51,230 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 51,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2014 39,819 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 33,891 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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PJ60 AAK is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PJ60 AAK, 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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PJ60 AAK is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 6 December 2010.

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