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SH60 BXW

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,483 mi
Last recorded52,483 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH60 BXW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 May 2019 52,483 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 50,161 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 44,346 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 39,606 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 37,406 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 31,272 miles

nail n/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2013 27,756 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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SH60 BXW is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SH60 BXW, 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 SH60 BXW?

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What year was SH60 BXW registered?

SH60 BXW is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 6 November 2010.

Is SH60 BXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH60 BXW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH60 BXW have outstanding finance?

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