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PK60 BLV

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

248,647 mi
Last recorded248,647 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK60 BLV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 248,647 miles

Full under trays fitted obscuring testers view from many components

Offside & nearside headlamp cleaning devises inoperative

Fail 21 Jun 2019 248,638 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror case (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Full under trays fitted obscuring testers view from many components

Offside & nearside headlamp cleaning devises inoperative

Pass 20 Jul 2018 246,484 miles

Nearside Front head lamp flickering on and off

Fail 20 Jul 2018 246,484 miles

Nearside Front head lamp flickering on and off

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 237,865 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 229,276 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 229,276 miles

Central Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 220,966 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 220,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 180,737 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 171,981 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 168,375 miles

front wiper slightly not cleaning the windsreen

Pass 4 Dec 2014 155,658 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 133,853 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 133,853 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 123,901 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 122,503 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 122,503 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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PK60 BLV is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PK60 BLV, 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 PK60 BLV registered?

PK60 BLV is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 18 October 2010.

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