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SH60 UFV

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,504 mi
Last recorded167,504 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 167,504 miles

Rear dif. leak

center rear view mirror missing

Fail 28 Jun 2017 167,504 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear dif. leak

center rear view mirror missing

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 165,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake heat shield insecure

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 161,123 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 134,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Nov 2014 134,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 102,434 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 UFV 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 57.1%.

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 SH60 UFV, 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 SH60 UFV registered?

SH60 UFV is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 17 December 2010.

Is SH60 UFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH60 UFV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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