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SL60 AXM

2010 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

232,635 mi
Last recorded232,635 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL60 AXM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 232,635 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2023 202,947 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 198,024 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive oil on undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 192,318 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 173,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 142,000 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 126,351 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 126,087 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2018 112,657 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS & OS wearing low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure boot lid lamp (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS & OS wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 102,120 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 91,586 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 62,791 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 61,195 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2015 53,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 49,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 38,642 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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SL60 AXM is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SL60 AXM, 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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SL60 AXM is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 17 September 2010.

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