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SN60 FWD

2010 BMW 520

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,239 mi
Last recorded116,239 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN60 FWD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 116,239 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 112,263 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 4 Jan 2023 109,344 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 105,642 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 105,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 97,387 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 88,402 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 77,657 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 65,071 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 64,957 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 62,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 52,684 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 40,050 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 40,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 26,981 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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SN60 FWD is a 2010 BMW 520 in Gold with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SN60 FWD, 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 SN60 FWD?

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What year was SN60 FWD registered?

SN60 FWD is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is SN60 FWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN60 FWD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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