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SP60 LGG

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,577 mi
Last recorded109,577 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP60 LGG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 109,577 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 99,008 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicle

Fail 1 Sep 2021 98,999 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicle

Pass 28 Aug 2020 88,769 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicle

Fail 25 Aug 2020 88,746 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2019 80,780 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 77,281 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 75,073 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 75,072 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 69,628 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicle

Fail 10 Aug 2016 69,626 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2015 57,966 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 26 Aug 2014 52,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 41,091 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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SP60 LGG is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LGG, 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 SP60 LGG registered?

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

Is SP60 LGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP60 LGG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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