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RV60 TLJ

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

212,991 mi
Last recorded212,991 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV60 TLJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 212,991 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 202,859 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 193,780 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 193,780 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Apr 2019 169,836 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 147,426 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 147,425 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 132,464 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 115,148 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2016 115,142 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 102,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wheel buckled

Pass 24 Apr 2014 93,144 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 82,573 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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RV60 TLJ is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RV60 TLJ, 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 RV60 TLJ registered?

RV60 TLJ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 11 November 2010.

Is RV60 TLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV60 TLJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV60 TLJ have outstanding finance?

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