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RV60 XUJ

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

201,657 mi
Last recorded201,657 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 201,657 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint lower (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint lower (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Oil leak axle ()

Fail 12 Dec 2016 201,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn at shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint lower (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint lower (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Oil leak axle ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 183,523 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 165,884 miles

Rear PROP SHAFT DRIVE COUPLING DETERIORATED

Rear SLIGHT OIL LEAK AT REAR DIFF

Fail 19 Apr 2016 165,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear PROP SHAFT DRIVE COUPLING DETERIORATED

Rear SLIGHT OIL LEAK AT REAR DIFF

Pass 10 Dec 2015 148,438 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 148,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OUTER (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 129,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 109,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 108,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2014 81,024 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 80,494 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 72,743 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 XUJ 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 69.2%.

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 XUJ, 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 RV60 XUJ registered?

RV60 XUJ is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 24 September 2010.

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