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SN60 LNE

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

163,223 mi
Last recorded163,223 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN60 LNE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 163,223 miles

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

both front tyres worn to limit

Pass 22 Feb 2024 151,985 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside front inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) significant amount of play, should replace marginal pass. ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bothside front lower torque reaction arm ball joint significant amount of play, marginal pass should replace. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 151,960 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken lower section broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside front inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) significant amount of play, should replace marginal pass. ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bothside front lower torque reaction arm ball joint significant amount of play, marginal pass should replace. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 135,267 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 130,834 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2021 109,303 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 94,625 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 76,697 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 76,697 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 57,795 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 54,389 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 54,389 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 46,876 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 37,537 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2014 29,036 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 25,540 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 LNE is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LNE, 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 SN60 LNE registered?

SN60 LNE is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 12 November 2010.

Is SN60 LNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN60 LNE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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