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SP60 LFT

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,137 mi
Last recorded167,137 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP60 LFT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 167,137 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 162,236 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 150,973 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 20 Jan 2016 150,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2015 138,805 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 131,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake switch has slight crack on it

o/s/f brake pipe plastic coating is slightly raised

Fail 1 Aug 2014 131,002 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake switch has slight crack on it

o/s/f brake pipe plastic coating is slightly raised

Pass 26 Aug 2013 103,559 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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SP60 LFT is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP60 LFT, 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 SP60 LFT registered?

SP60 LFT is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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