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SL60 LVB

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,578 mi
Last recorded124,578 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL60 LVB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 124,578 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2026 124,578 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 122,078 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2025 122,078 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 108,650 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2024 108,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2023 101,719 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 101,719 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 95,433 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 92,518 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 82,655 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 75,105 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 67,978 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 67,886 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2016 64,201 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 50,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 34,162 miles

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

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 LVB is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SL60 LVB, 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 SL60 LVB registered?

SL60 LVB is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 12 October 2010.

Is SL60 LVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL60 LVB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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