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RE60 LLW

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,008 mi
Last recorded140,008 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE60 LLW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 140,008 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 136,263 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 132,571 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 132,570 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 128,135 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 128,134 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 122,741 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/s lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 25 Aug 2020 117,062 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 106,566 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 94,617 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 94,617 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working headlamp fault ( halo rings fault ) (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 89,646 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 78,226 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 78,221 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Up and down (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front badly worn on inner edge, close to cords

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 73,368 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 64,382 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 64,309 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 49,882 miles

a.slight play in n/s/f lower arm ball joint

Fail 6 Dec 2013 49,834 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

a.slight play in n/s/f lower arm ball joint

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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RE60 LLW is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RE60 LLW, 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

How do I check the history of RE60 LLW?

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What year was RE60 LLW registered?

RE60 LLW is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 13 December 2010.

Is RE60 LLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE60 LLW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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