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SG60 OJB

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,162 mi
Last recorded143,162 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG60 OJB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 143,162 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 129,484 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 129,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2017 112,789 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 95,900 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 95,895 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre and tyre has had plug repair.

under trays fitted.

Pass 18 Aug 2015 85,722 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 85,584 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 67,663 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 51,546 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 51,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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SG60 OJB is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SG60 OJB, 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 SG60 OJB registered?

SG60 OJB is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 2 September 2010.

Is SG60 OJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG60 OJB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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